Supermarket Staples Increased by 8 Percent Across Britain’s Main Grocery Stores

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Supermarket staples like pasta, tinned tomatoes, and strawberry jam increased in price by around 8 percent in just one year.

According to new figures, the overall price of a basket of 15 standard food items rose by £1.32 ($1.79).