# 'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now

- Published: 2026-05-24T01:02:55Z
- Updated: 2026-06-20T16:40:18Z
- Section: Business
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cd6pw4zg5p9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · Business
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Six supermarket brand eggs cost £1 in 2022. How much are they now, why have they gone up, and is anyone profiteering?

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