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

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Exclusive: Analysis shows cost of chicken fillets, potatoes and donuts rose during supermarket giant’s three-month promotion Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woolworths raised prices for popular items – including a 33% mar…

Key facts

  • Exclusive: Analysis shows cost of chicken fillets, potatoes and donuts rose during supermarket giant’s three-month promotion Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woolworths raised prices for popular items – including a 33% mar…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:00:39 UTC.

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