Increases
Largest Recorded Price Increases in the 1 August 2026 Update
Of the 97 products that increased in the Aug 1, 2026 update, this report reviews the largest percentage moves and always shows the EC-dollar change so a big percentage on a cheap item is not mistaken for a large bill impact.
This report covers the Aug 1, 2026 observation. Its figures are the ones it was published with and do not change. The most recent observation on this site is Sep 28, 2026 - see the latest reports.
The short version
Key findings
- 97 products increased in this update.
- The table ranks by percentage change and breaks ties with absolute EC-dollar change.
- Readers should read percentage and dollar columns together.
By the numbers
Report snapshot
- Increases
- 97
- Shown here
- 20
- Observation date
- Aug 1, 2026
Ranking uses percentage change, with absolute EC-dollar change as a tie-break so a large percentage on a low-priced item is still shown with its dollar move.
Largest percentage increases
| Product | Category | History | Previous | Latest | Change | Previous observation | Latest observation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking Nutmeg 49G | Pantry & Canned Goods | $7.65 | $11.00 | ↑ $3.35 · +43.8% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Viking Cake Spice 65G | Pantry & Canned Goods | $9.99 | $13.95 | ↑ $3.96 · +39.6% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Kraft Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese 170G | Dairy & Eggs | $14.95 | $19.95 | ↑ $5.00 · +33.4% | Jul 2, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Viking Jerk Seasoning Jar 300ML | Pantry & Canned Goods | $12.19 | $15.97 | ↑ $3.78 · +31.0% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Viking Black Pepper 84G | Pantry & Canned Goods | $8.05 | $10.20 | ↑ $2.15 · +26.7% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| St Ives Scrub Inv Apricot 170G | Personal Care | $20.50 | $25.95 | ↑ $5.45 · +26.6% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Imported Cabbage Red (per KG) | Produce | $11.99 | $14.99 | ↑ $3.00 · +25.0% | Jul 2, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Viking Flavour Enhancer Msg 28G | Pantry & Canned Goods | $2.25 | $2.75 | ↑ $0.50 · +22.2% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Viking Black Pepper 7G | Pantry & Canned Goods | $1.85 | $2.25 | ↑ $0.40 · +21.6% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Ajax Scour Cleanser Powder 595G | Household | $9.99 | $11.99 | ↑ $2.00 · +20.0% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Ammens Med Powder Orig 250G | Personal Care | $16.77 | $19.99 | ↑ $3.22 · +19.2% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Ammens Medicated Powder Baby Scent 250G | Personal Care | $16.77 | $19.99 | ↑ $3.22 · +19.2% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Ammens Medicated Powder Baby 150G | Personal Care | $12.00 | $14.25 | ↑ $2.25 · +18.8% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Valrico Chicken Vienna Sausages 142G | Pantry & Canned Goods | $4.00 | $4.75 | ↑ $0.75 · +18.8% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Nestle Chocolate Kit Kat 2 Fingers 20.7G | Snacks | $1.90 | $2.25 | ↑ $0.35 · +18.4% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Rainforest Burger Beef 100% 340G | Frozen Foods | $27.95 | $32.95 | ↑ $5.00 · +17.9% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Rainforest Burger Beef Bacon 340G | Frozen Foods | $27.95 | $32.95 | ↑ $5.00 · +17.9% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Rainforest Burger Beef Season 340G | Frozen Foods | $27.95 | $32.95 | ↑ $5.00 · +17.9% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Viking Banana Bbq Sauce 500ML | Pantry & Canned Goods | $11.95 | $14.04 | ↑ $2.09 · +17.5% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 | |
| Fabuloso Lavender 1.65L | Household | $20.55 | $23.99 | ↑ $3.44 · +16.7% | Jul 16, 2026 | Aug 1, 2026 |
Increases clustered in a few brand lines
Grouping the 97 increases by brand shows that they were not spread evenly across the catalogue. Viking alone accounts for 25 of them (25.8%), and 52 increases (53.6%) come from just 6 curated brand lines. A category-level view reports this as “pantry moved”; the brand view shows a single supplier line being repriced together.
| Brand line | Products | Share | Median move | Main category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viking | 25 | 9.0% | Pantry & Canned Goods | |
| Rainforest | 8 | 6.8% | Frozen Foods | |
| Pringles | 7 | 4.7% | Snacks | |
| Fabuloso | 6 | 11.9% | Household | |
| Ammens | 3 | 19.2% | Personal Care | |
| Caterers | 3 | 13.0% | Pantry & Canned Goods |
Brands are matched from a curated list of 17 product-name prefixes, not by splitting names automatically - words such as “Imported” and “Local” describe origin, not a brand. The remaining 38 increases are not attributed to any brand line. A shared name prefix shows products branded alike; it is not evidence about what a manufacturer, distributor, or retailer decided.
Evidence
What the data shows
- A reviewed top group of latest update increases.
- Previous and latest prices with observation dates.
Boundaries
What the data does not show
- That these are the most important increases for a household basket.
- Why prices rose at the source.
Editorial standards
How this report was checked
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