Petition
Mandate that U.K supermarkets lower their prices as food has become unaffordable
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Food in the U.K. across different supermarkets has become utterly unaffordable. Prices need to be brought back into a sensible range. The average earner can barely afford a full shop and is becoming more desperate and restricted. Costs must be kept within a fair threshold. It’s completely unethical.
Mandating UK supermarkets to lower costs would ease pressure on households facing rising living expenses. By enforcing fair pricing, the government can prevent excessive mark-ups, improve access to essential goods, and support vulnerable families. Lower food prices would also stimulate broader economic stability, boosting consumer confidence and reducing inequality across communities.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Investigate food costs & introduce regulation & a cap on essential food prices
Investigate food costs & introduce regulation & a cap on essential food prices
Investigate food costs & introduce regulation & a cap on essential food prices
Investigate food costs & introduce regulation & a cap on essential food prices
Timeline
| 18 Nov 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 15 Dec 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
15 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.