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

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.