The cost of living is rising, which means it's likely that prices across the retail sector will continue to increase.
Because of this, many people have recently been taking to social media to discuss the rising costs, showing just how much supermarket items are increasing by. And customers are not happy.
Many people have been sharing pictures of their local stores and just how much butter is now costing them, with many shops now placing security tags on the chilled items.
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There are of course a variety of butters you can buy, as well as different sizes. But the place where you buy it from also affects how much will be taken from your bank account.
So with prices rising, we wanted to look at the cheapest options in some common supermarkets stores. Here's what we found whilst searching online.
Morrisons
With Lurpak being the one that everyone is going on about currently, we had a look at how much it was on sale for in Morrisons.
At present, online prices show that Lurpak's Slightly Salted Spreadable 500g butter costs £4.99 — however it is on offer until next month for just £4. The shop's own equivalent costs just £2.59 and also weighs 500g.
Looking at a smaller option, Lurpak's 250g tub costs £2.35, whilst Morrison's own 250g option costs £1.99.
Tesco
Lurpak's 250g tub costs £2.50 from Tesco whilst their larger 500g tub costs £4.49. This supermarket has another option, however, with their 750g costing £6.75.
In terms of their own butters, Tesco's 250g butter currently retails for £1.75 whilst their 500g spread comes in at £2.30.
Sainsbury's
The supermarket's own 250g comes in at £1.75, which is said to be Aldi price matched, whilst their 500g pack costs just £2.30.
In terms of Lurpak, their 250g tub costs £2.50 whilst their 500g pack costs £5 — although it is currently on offer for £4.
Just like Tesco, they also sell 750g packs, with theirs costing a little more — coming in at £7.25.
Aldi
Looking at the smaller tubs, Aldi are selling a selection of 250g butters with their cheapest coming in at £1.75 and their most expensive just 10p more coming in at £1.85. However they also sell a 500g spreadable tub for just 85p.
In terms of Lurpak, Aldi are selling their 500g tub for £4.49. However, the budget supermarket also sells Nordpak which is said to be similar to Lurpak. For a 500g tub of this butter, there is only one option with no smaller tub we could see and this comes in at £2.15.
Co-op
Co-ops are everywhere and thankfully there are a few in the city centre, with one being located just outside Glasgow Central Station if you need to grab your goods straight after work before heading to the train.
Looking at Lurpak, their 250g costs £2.70, whilst their 500g pack comes in at £4. Looking at their own version, their 500g pack of Co-op butter comes in at £3 whilst the cheapest 250g tub currently on their website retails for £2.
Asda
Looking at Asda, they also sell a variety of butters. However, they do not sell many Lurpak's, with their 500g pack retailing for £5.25. They do not have their 250g online at the time of checking. They also sell the larger 750g pack, which currently costs £5.25.
When it comes to their own brand, Asda's 250g butter comes in at £1.75, whilst their 500g pack costs £2.50. They also sell other butters that are cheaper, with the likes of their Brilliantly Buttery range coming in at £1 and £1.65 for their 500g and 1kg tubs, respectively.
Cheapest Lurpak options and why prices are rising
Taking into account the stores we've looked at, it seems as though the cheapest 250g pack of Lurpak you can pick up online costs £2.35 from Morrisons. If you need a bigger pack, your best option would be the 500g pack from Morrisons or the Co-op for £4 or Asda for their 750g pack costing £5.25.
According to Which?, the reason Lurpak is becoming more expensive was explained by the brand themselves, with them stating: "Prices in store are decided by retailers, taking account of factors incl [sic] what’s paid to farmers.
"Unfortunately, with farming facing huge inflation like everyone else costs have had to rise. We are working hard to make sure our products continue to be accessible and affordable."
Where do you buy your butter from? And have you noticed an increase in prices?
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