Bunnings forced to hike price of sausage sizzle due to cost of living crisis

One shopper would rather “give up driving my damn car” than miss out on this iconic Bunnings staple despite a big change.

The price of a snag and bread at Bunnings is set to increase for the first time in 15 years.

A Bunnings sausage sizzle will go up from $2.50 to $3.50 at stores across Australia from July 23, as community groups struggle to cover the rising cost of ingredients.

The price of drinks will remain at $1.50.

It is the first time the price has risen in 15 years. In that time, the price of food and non-alcoholic drinks has gone up by more than 51 per cent, according to ABS data.

A Bunnings snag will cost more. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Jenny Evans

The change comes as 100 community groups told Bunnings that the rising cost of supplies had impacted their fundraising efforts.

“The inflationary environment has certainly meant that many of our community groups have come to us and asked for this change,’’ Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider told the Herald Sun.

“We understand very much the really important role the humble snag plays in the community’s psyche.

“And undoubtedly any change in price, particularly in the current environment, is something that is going to gather some level of attention.’’

The profits of the price hike will continue to go into the pockets of charities and community groups. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Jenny Evans

The price will rise by $1 on Saturday, July 23, and all of the funds raised will continue to go into the pockets of community groups, not for profits and charities.

“It’s a pretty simple recipe – it’s a snag, a bit of bread and some sauce and onion to taste,’’ Mr Schneider said.

“But what it does is really help raise much-needed funds for local community groups … whether it’s the local school or sporting club or to do something in the community.’’

Australians took to social media to respond to the beloved snag’s price hike.

Bunnings have increased the prices of their snags. Unless you find a cheaper one, in which case they'll beat it by 10%.

— adam rozenbachs (@arozenbachs) July 13, 2022

“Bunnings have increased the prices of their snags. Unless you find a cheaper one, in which case they’ll beat it by 10 per cent,” Twitter user Adam Rozenbachs said.

“I’ll give up driving my damn car before I give up buying a Bunnings sausage sizzle!” Lisa Barnes said.

The comments appeared overwhelmingly positive as consumers admitted not even a price hike could turn them off retuning for a sausage sizzle.

“If this country is ever going to unite it will be over the price of Bunnings sausage sizzle,” Ashley Little said.

“Love a Bunnings snag, also don’t mind the price rise because most of the time its raising money to go toward something important,” Twitter user Soph said.

Bunnings has helped raise more than $140m for charities in the past five years.

Originally published as Bunnings forced to hike price of sausage sizzle due to cost of living crisis