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Trumps war causing price gouging

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2026 5:54 pm
by Headers
I was in Super U last week. I always look at the GB food line. I occasionally buy some Yorkshire tea. It had been 5.25 for 250 grammes for about a year.
I looked at the price it had gone up to 7.50. :o
I was in there today it had gone up to 8 euros. :crazy:

Trumps war causing price gouging

Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2026 6:55 pm
by Blaze
Sounds like pure profiteering - I've never heard the expression "price gouging" !
250g of Barry's Tea (bags) Master Blend, is currently priced at 6,40€. We used to buy Twinings Assam in Jersey but don't bother as there's so little difference in price and our local Comptoir Irlandais is much more handy.

Trumps war causing price gouging

Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2026 10:13 am
by MAD87
I don't drink tea, so problem solved.

Trumps war causing price gouging

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2026 9:29 am
by MAD87
I see Lactalis, makers of most of the non-artisanal milk and cheese products, have said they're going to pass on "war" price increases to the customer. So President products will go up, along with many others. I remember translating their contracts to import goat's milk from Greece, so I sort of understand that bit, but, e.g., butter and brie? Sounds like profiteering, unless it's just the road transport costs.

Trumps war causing price gouging

Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2026 10:55 am
by Sparkle
:shock: I luv President brie and butter - oh well at least the UK OAP increase may cover it ?