Woolies promises cost-of-living relief on everyday items

Meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables, and cleaning products are just some of the items that will have their prices slashed by an average of 18 per cent.

Families could soon see some relief in their weekly grocery shop after a major supermarket announced price drops on more than 400 products.

Woolworths will slash the prices on everyday items such as meat, cheese, fruit, vegetables, and cleaning products by an average of 18 per cent starting from today.

“We know our customers are looking for lower prices and offers to help them manage their budgets, and we want to help them to spend less when they shop with us,” Woolworths chief commercial officer Paul Harker said.

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“This season we’ve included a range of products on Prices Dropped for Autumn to ensure families can pick up ingredients for meals, snacks for the family and kids lunch boxes, as well as household essentials at even greater value.

“This is on top of our 6000 weekly specials and Low Price program. Customers can also enjoy great value in store with our wide range of own brand products which are 30 per cent less on average compared to similar brands.”

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Woolworths slashes price 400 items – including meat. Picture: Supplied

Shoppers expect relief at the register

News.com.au reports one of the items on the list is Doritos Cheese Supreme, which will drop from $4.80 to $3.

Certain varieties of potato will also drop, with a 1.5kg bag of Mashing Potatoes going from $7 to $4.50.

In Western Australia, a 2kg bag of Royal Blue Washed Potatoes will drop from $7.50 to $4.50, and Tasmania will see a $2 saving on a 2kg bag of Dutch Cream Potatoes.

Meat is also in line for big savings, with most mince meats dropping by up to a dollar, and Porterhouse Steak and Butter dropping by $3.50.

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Savings of up to $13 on popular items

Other standout price drops include:

* Kids 5-pack bananas, pears or apples - was $3.50, now $2.50

* Bertocchi Premium Boneless Leg Ham from the deli - was $31/kg, now $26/kg

* Dynamo Professional 7in1 Laundry Detergent Capsules 45 pack - was $43, now $30

* Dettol Protect 24-hour Multi Purpose Cleaning Wipes 90 pack - was $13, now $7.80

* Pine O’Cleen Multi Purpose Spray Varieties 750ml - was $7, now $3.50

A full list of items can be found here.

Originally published as Woolies promises cost-of-living relief on everyday items