Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons shoppers warned over higher prices to watch out for

A study by Which? found that some items could cost up to a third more in convenience branches of the three major supermarkets

Customers purchasing loaves of bread from Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons have been issued a warning that could help them save money when shopping locally.

The consumer group Which? has highlighted how convenience stores are charging shoppers more compared to their larger counterparts. The price hiking issue has been identified across Tesco Express, Sainsbury's Local and Morrisons Daily stores, reports Birmingham Live.

While it may feel more convenient to snap up essentials on the go, it could be costing shoppers more. For example, a medium white Hovis loaf was found to be 12 per cent more expensive at both Sainsbury's Local and Tesco Express, and 14 per cent pricier at Morrisons Daily.

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Other items were more expensive too. Own-brand chickpeas in water (400g) were found to cost 104 per cent more at Morrisons, priced at £1 compared to 49p at larger stores.

Sainsbury's customers were found to be paying 67 per cent more for own-brand butter beans in water, weighing 400g, at 80p, while the price in the larger store is just 48p.

The study by Which? analysed 42 items across the supermarkets. It also discovered that Philadelphia Original soft cheese (165g) at Morrisons cost £1.58 in larger stores but £2.58 in smaller Daily shops, representing an increase of 63 per cent.

The study also revealed that Mr Kipling Bakewell Slices (six-pack) in Tesco would cost shoppers £1.50 at larger stores compared to a £2.32 price tag at Express supermarkets. This equated to a rise of 54 per cent for Tesco customers, as reported by Which?.

A four-pack of Carling lager at Morrisons is priced at £4.50 for those shopping at larger stores, but it rockets to £6.49 at Daily stores - a staggering 44 per cent increase. The Alpro Nutty Almond drink (1 litre) also sees a price hike from £1.67 at Morrisons to £2.35 at larger stores and convenience Daily supermarkets, marking a 41 per cent rise.

Jacob's Cheddars crackers (150g) are sold for £1.42 at larger Morrisons stores, but the price jumps to £2 at convenience shops, equating to a 41 per cent rise. Haribo Giant Strawbs sweets (175g) are another product that sees a significant price increase, costing £1.25 for larger store shoppers but £1.75 for convenience shoppers, a 40 per cent increase.

Sainsbury's own-label fusilli pasta (500g) costs 65p at larger stores but rises to 85p at Local stores, a 31 per cent increase. Chicago Town Deep Dish pepperoni pizza (two-pack) at Sainsbury's is priced at £1.86 at larger stores and £2.32 at convenience Local supermarkets, a 24 per cent increase.

Weetabix cereal (24 biscuits) at Tesco is priced at £2.71 at larger stores and £3.25 at Express stores, marking a 20 per cent rise. Lurpak Spreadable butter (400g) from Tesco also sees a 20 per cent price hike, costing £3.33 at larger supermarkets and £4 at Express supermarkets.