Supermarket groceries could cost twice as much with delivery apps, Which? warns

"Consumers who order groceries through delivery apps could be paying twice as much for some essential items, a consumer watchdog has warned. An investigation by Which? found that shoppers who ordered everyday supermarket essentials from Deliveroo, Just Eat or Uber Eats could be paying at least 20 per cent more for everyday items, with some more than double the price."

"On average, it found Sainsbury's Nectar members had the most to lose by using a delivery app to fast-track their food shopping, as the supermarket does not apply its loyalty card discounts to delivery apps. Members of the Sainsbury's loyalty scheme would see the biggest mark-up with Uber Eats where they would pay an average 45 per cent more. They would see a 41 per cent increase with Deliveroo and 40 per cent with Just Eat"

The Independent emphasizes the need for on-the-ground journalists and funds reporting without paywalls, arguing quality journalism should be paid for by those who can afford it. A consumer watchdog, Which?, compared up to 50 popular grocery items across Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Waitrose with prices on Deliveroo, Just Eat and Uber Eats, and included Tesco's Whoosh service. The investigation found delivery apps typically charge at least 20% more for everyday items, with some items costing more than twice as much. Sainsbury's Nectar members are most affected because loyalty discounts do not apply to orders placed via delivery apps, producing mark-ups up to 45% on Uber Eats and around 40–41% on other platforms.

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