Aldi Store Price Increase: Feeling the Pinch as Everything Gets Expensive

The nostalgic days of Aldi’s unbeatable deals seem to be slipping away. With prices on the rise everywhere, Aldi hasn’t been left behind. A stroll down their aisles reveals the increasingly noticeable price hikes.

The familiar aisles of Aldi, a store beloved by many for its affordability and quality, have recently shown signs of a concerning trend: rising prices. Shoppers who have frequented the store for years are starting to feel the pinch as they witness the steady climb in costs of their favorite items.

Take a simple bottle of sauce as an example. Not too long ago, the price jumped, then jumped again, causing some shoppers to question the value proposition, especially when comparing it to other brands that offer more volume for just a slight increase in price.

Even the store’s own mayonnaise, once priced at a stable 3.45, saw a drop to 3.15, making one wonder whether it was a genuine discount or a strategic move after an earlier increase. Similarly, essential pantry items like distilled white vinegar have also witnessed price hikes. A product that used to cost 2.95 is now retailing at 3.29 at Aldi, although it’s still a bit cheaper than other outlets.

Increased in Price:

  • Saltine Crackers: $1.29 to $1.49
  • Oyster Crackers: $0.85 to $1.35
  • Benton’s Cookies (Vanilla Wafers): $2.15 to $2.39
  • Fentons Graham Crackers: $1.89 to $1.94 (and other type: $1.95 to $1.99)
  • Peanuts: $1.95 to $2.29
  • Southern Grove California Raisins: $3.49 to $3.99
  • Fruit and Grain Bars: $1.35 to $2.09
  • Oats: $3.49 to $3.95
  • Beaumont Colombian Coffee: $7.99 to $8.49
  • Classic Roast Ground Coffee: $7.49 to $8.19
  • Cafe Bustelo: $3.76 to $3.85

 

  • Distilled White Vinegar: $2.95 to $3.29
  • Pickles: $1.49 to $1.59
  • Tuscan Garden Ranch: $1.49 to $1.95
  • Grape Jelly: $2.39 to $2.59
  • Peanut Delight (large size): $3.79 to $3.89
  • Peanut Delight (smaller size): $1.69 to $1.79
  • Cinnamon Raisin and Blueberry Bagels: $1.49 to $2.49
  • Bananas: $0.23 to $0.46 per pound
  • Pineapples: $1.49 to $1.99
  • Cantaloupes: $1.99 to $2.79
  • Gala Apples: $3.29 to $2.99
  • Red Delicious Apples: $3.29 to $2.99
  • Countryside Creamery Quarters: Unknown to $3.29
  • Canned Chicken Breast: Unknown to $3.15
  • Tuna: Unknown to $0.95 per can
  • Unspecified Product: $1.99 to $2.49

Decreased in Price:

  • Keto Bars: $6.75 to $5.99
  • Millville Raisin Bran: $2.39 to $2.15
  • Shredded Wheat: $2.09 to $1.99
  • Russet Potatoes: $5.99 to $5.49

 

  • Yellow Onions: $2.49 to $2.19
  • Irish Butter: Unknown to $3.19 on sale
  • Cream Cheese: Unknown to $1.39 on sale
  • Avocado Oil: Unknown to $6.19 on sale

Price Remained Unchanged:

  • Benton’s Cookies: Some remain at $1.95
  • Animal Crackers: $3.49
  • Granola Bars: $2.35
  • Honeycrisp Apples: $2.29
  • Mandarins: $2.49
  • Sugar: $3.09
  • Flour: $2.19
  • Baker’s Choice Pumpkin: $1.39

 

  • Miracle Whip: $5.48
  • Pickle Spears: $2.19
  • Hamburger Dills: $2.35
  • Tuscan Garden Dressing Packets: $0.50 each
  • Bagels: Plain bagel is $1.95
  • Pumpkins: $3.99 each
  • Naval Oranges: $2.99 for 3-pound bag
  • Red Onions: $1.89 for 2 pounds
  • Squash: $0.99 per pound
  • Pasta: $1.88 for 2-pound boxes
  • Salt: $0.64

Products with Reported Shortages:

  1. Toilet Paper

Products with No Clear Price Changes (See local store for details)

  1. Millville brand Crispy Oats: $1.65
  2. Philadelphia Cream Cheese: Same price as elsewhere
  3. Big One of Sweet Baby Ray’s Sauce: 28 ounces for $2.99
  4. Berman’s Whipped Mayonnaise: On sale for $3.15
  5. Tuscan Garden Ranch (large size): On sale for $3.29