Tesco has dropped the price of a key shopping item for the first time since the pandemic began. Its reduction in the cost of milk is the first time the price has dropped since May 2020, just weeks after Covid took hold.
It means a four pint bottle has reduced from £1.65 to £1.55, two pints from £1.30 to £1.25 and a pint now 90p instead of 95p.
Both Aldi and Lidl are still selling them at the higher price. Read more: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community The new Tesco prices, described as 'market leading for the UK retail sector', come as the retailer announced it will be locking in prices on more than 1,000 everyday products until July 5.
It says the reduction, which is across all stores and online, is part of its 'commitment to providing great value on family staples' at a time when many households are still feeling the impact of the cost of living crisis.