UK price of food hikes by 30 per cent in just four years, shocking figures reveal

NewsMidlands NewsChild povertyNew figures made the shocking revelation11:49, 20 Aug 2026Supermarket prices have hiked over the last four years, according to new data (stock image)(Image: iStockphoto)The price of food has hiked by 30 per cent in just four years, shocking figures have revealed.‌Data from the Office for National Statistics found the price of food has increased by 30 per cent between April 2022 and July 2026.‌It comes as dozens of Brummies, and other Brits, continual to battle with the cost-of-living crisis each day.‌READ MORE: Mapped: Every Birmingham City Council run youth centreWhen it comes to food and drink, The Food Foundation reported figures published yesterday (August 19) said food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation decreased from 1.7 per cent in the year to June 20