Coles supermarket slammed over major change to milk that will impact millions of Aussies: ‘Sneaky’
- Coles has increased its milk price by 10 cents per litre
Coles has increased its milk price by 10 cents per litre, sparking outrage among Australian families struggling with the cost of living.
The updated prices mean three-liter boxes now cost $4.80. Two-liter cartons cost $3.30, while one-liter bottles are available for $1.70.
Three-litre Coles brand milk has risen by 80p in just over a year, equating to an overall price increase of 20 per cent.
Woolworths has not changed the price of its milk; its bottles are 10 cents cheaper than those of the competitor.
A Coles spokesperson confirmed the price increase to Daily Mail Australia.
Coles milk products have risen by 10 cents per litre
“We have reluctantly increased the price of Coles Own Brand milk by 10 cents per liter due to ongoing cost increases in the supply chain,” he said.
‘We do not take the decision to increase prices lightly, especially due to the increased cost of living pressures our customers are facing.’
But many Australians were left unimpressed when a customer noticed the price increase in the store.
“Milk has risen again,” someone wrote on Facebook.
Another said: ‘It doesn’t seem that long ago it was $3.’
A third added: ‘Be cheap to own a cow soon.’
One of them said they hoped the price increase would go ‘directly to the farmers’.
‘Yes, I noticed that yesterday. There is no end to it, we will only be happy when we cannot afford the basic necessities, which require billions,” wrote another.
A second added: ‘Another sneaky 30p increase.’
Just last week, the price of a 3-liter bottle of milk was $4.50
The Coles one and two liter milk options also saw a price increase of 10 cents per litre.
Others said it was yet another blow to families as living costs continued.
“For those with one-year-olds, it will be cheaper to keep them on formula than to switch to real milk,” said one.
Another commented: ‘Yes. And we, I mean, my children, use 12 liters a week!’
Others said they would happily pay more if the extra 10 cents per liter was guaranteed to go to the dairy farmers who produced it.
‘As long as it goes to the dairy farmers. They work so hard to bring milk to our door. I don’t have a problem,” one person responded.
Another said: ‘Let’s hope the farmers get the extra money we pay.’