Novosti agency reported that London residents are complaining about the surging prices of food and the overall cost of living against the backdrop of the conflict in the Middle East.
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Londoners interviewed by Novosti believe that the latest wave of food inflation began last year, well before the U.S. and Israeli attack on Iran.
One source told the agency: "While a year ago you could buy enough groceries for one person for a week for £50–£70, it now sometimes reaches £100. The greatest impact has been seen in the prices of fish, chocolate, and meat. However, ready-made meals from supermarkets and delivery services have become particularly expensive. In London, these meals are a necessity as many people lack the time to cook. Prices for ready-to-eat meals have risen by 10% or more."
A Novosti correspondent observed that the cost of a weekly subscription to the popular ready-meal service "Kalo" rose from approximately £85 in 2025 to over £100 in early 2026. Simultaneously, the portion sizes of meat and fish in these dishes have significantly decreased.
Some surveyed residents anticipate that Britain will experience a sharp spike in food inflation comparable to 2022, when it reached 16%. Between 2020 and 2025, food prices in Britain rose by 38.6%, with the bulk of the increase concentrated in 2022 and 2023.
Commenting on the issue, a London-based source told the agency: "Back then, the rise was most felt in the budget product category. Now, it seems all prices are rising, and budget products are no longer significantly different from other goods."
Source: Novosti
