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March 22, 2020 16: 56:43
Supermarket prices are on the rise as cases of coronavirus continue to increase around the nation.
Bottom line:
- The cost of fresh food has increased threefold in some locations as the coronavirus spreads
- Woolworths states price boosts have actually come about due to a number of factors which some produce is normally in short supply at this time of year
- The ACCC says it can refrain from doing anything to prevent “excessive prices”, but states it is unlawful for companies to make “deceptive claims” about rate walkings
South Australian disability pensioner Lynette Holmes can no longer pay for numerous items on her shopping list due to the escalating cost of fresh food.
The 64- year-old said she had seen supermarket prices skyrocket in the past week j