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Woolworths increased prices of at least four ‘family staples’ during ‘Price Freeze’ promotion

Exclusive: Analysis shows cost of chicken fillets, potatoes and donuts rose during supermarket giant’s three-month promotion Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app…

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The GuardianSep 10, 2026, 10:05 PM

Woolworths increased prices of at least four ‘family staples’ during ‘Price Freeze’ promotion

Exclusive: Analysis shows cost of chicken fillets, potatoes and donuts rose during supermarket giant’s three-month promotion Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woolworths raised prices for popular items – including a 33% mark up on chicken fillets – within days of promising to freeze prices on 300 “family staples” for three months to help customers with the cost of living. Pricing data, compiled by comparison website CW Scanner and provided to Guardian Australia, shows the supermarket chain increasing the prices of at least four key products after starting the three-month “Price Freeze” promotion on 1 May. Continue reading...

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