Tinned Tuna Sales Soar After Shoppers Told to Stockpile

Britons stockpiling water and food tins but not panic buying, figures show

'The direction of travel has changed': Shoppers keeping close eye on prices, says Worldpanel by Numerator

Grocery price inflation increased in October as sales of essentials jumped following the launch of the Government’s Be Ready campaign, according to new figures.

Brits rush to buy emergency supplies as grocery inflation climbs

Sales of bottled water, tinned food and other emergency essentials have surged after the Government urged households to prepare for three days of disruption, as grocery inflation edged higher in October.

Brits Snap Up Hand Sanitizer and Canned Food on Stockpile Advice

Grocery inflation rises as shoppers stock up for 'Be Ready’ campaign

Shoppers began responding to the Be Ready public awareness campaign from 22 October

Grocery inflation edges up as sales of essentials jump for ‘Be Ready’ campaign

Supermarket prices are now 2.6% higher than a year ago, up from 2.5% last month, data from Worldpanel by Numerator shows.