US EditionLidl beats Aldi, Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's and Morrisons to cheapest supermarket
UNITED KINGDOM, AUG 5 – Lidl's average basket cost was £128.40 in July, narrowly beating Aldi by 85p as food inflation and cost of living pressures continue to impact UK shoppers, Which? reported.
- In July 2025, Lidl regained its status as the UK's lowest-cost supermarket by just edging out Aldi in a price evaluation of 76 commonly purchased grocery items.
- Lidl's lead follows a prolonged price competition amid ongoing UK inflation rises and economic pressures, including a recent 5.2% grocery inflation rate.
- The Which? analysis found Lidl's average basket cost £128.40, 85p cheaper than Aldi's £129.25, while larger shops favored Asda and Waitrose remained the most expensive.
- Reena Sewraz of Which? emphasized that selecting one supermarket instead of a different one has the potential to reduce your grocery bill by up to 25 percent, highlighting notable savings for consumers.
- The shift suggests families adjust shopping habits to save money amid the cost-of-living crisis, while government and experts acknowledge more action is needed to tackle inflation.
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