ALDI Australia has commented on the recent announcement made by the retailer's headquarters that it will raise prices by 20 to 50 per cent this week in its German stores after the Russia-Ukraine conflict is affecting the production costs of some groceries.

In a statement released to the European press agency DPA, ALDI Germany spokesperson Florian Scholbeck said that hundreds of products will be experiencing massive price hikes.

He quipped that a number of items such as meat products, sausage buys, and butter will be "significantly more expensive" this week.

“Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, we’re witnessing jumps in purchase prices that we have not experienced in this way before,” he said.

Watch: Crowd boos German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after he announced 20% to 50% increase in commodities.

Credit: YouTube/Tom​

Meanwhile, other reports from German media companies suggested that around 400 buys will be affected by the price hike, triggering social media users to speculate that the ALDI price hikes could trickle to its stores in other countries.

One person said: “This is in Europe, but give it time.”

Following the announcement of ALDI headquarters, people are speculating that the price hikes will trickle to the retailer’s stores in other parts of the globe. Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images.​

An ALDI Australia spokesperson addressed these concerns, admitting that while the retailer is experiencing some price increases in various items, the supermarket is determined to keep the prices of groceries in its stores lower than its competitors.

The spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au: "While we can’t speak to the specific challenges in our European operations, we can confirm that even if prices on products do increase locally we are committed to keeping them as the lowest in the market for our Australian customers.”

“Every aspect of ALDI in Australia was built to withstand inflationary pressure, from our smaller format stores to our carefully curated private label range of groceries."

“Every day, customers are discovering how much they can save by shopping for their groceries at ALDI, and it is our unwavering priority to continue to have the lowest prices on high-quality products, no matter what happens in the world around us.”

In the case that these massive prices make their way Down Under, we highly encourage our members to check out the Money Saving Hacks page of our website as we curated some of the best tips for scoring groceries with slashed prices.

 

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ALDI Australia addresses speculation on the trickling down of MASSIVE price hikes imposed by headquarters to stores in other countries​

ALDI Australia has commented on the recent announcement made by the retailer's headquarters that it will raise prices by 20 to 50 per cent this week in its German stores after the Russia-Ukraine conflict is affecting the production costs of some groceries.

In a statement released to the European press agency DPA, ALDI Germany spokesperson Florian Scholbeck said that hundreds of products will be experiencing massive price hikes.

He quipped that a number of items such as meat products, sausage buys, and butter will be "significantly more expensive" this week.

“Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, we’re witnessing jumps in purchase prices that we have not experienced in this way before,” he said.

Watch: Crowd boos German Chancellor Olaf Scholz after he announced 20% to 50% increase in commodities.

Credit: YouTube/Tom​

Meanwhile, other reports from German media companies suggested that around 400 buys will be affected by the price hike, triggering social media users to speculate that the ALDI price hikes could trickle to its stores in other countries.

One person said: “This is in Europe, but give it time.”

Following the announcement of ALDI headquarters, people are speculating that the price hikes will trickle to the retailer’s stores in other parts of the globe. Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images.​

An ALDI Australia spokesperson addressed these concerns, admitting that while the retailer is experiencing some price increases in various items, the supermarket is determined to keep the prices of groceries in its stores lower than its competitors.

The spokesperson told 7NEWS.com.au: "While we can’t speak to the specific challenges in our European operations, we can confirm that even if prices on products do increase locally we are committed to keeping them as the lowest in the market for our Australian customers.”

“Every aspect of ALDI in Australia was built to withstand inflationary pressure, from our smaller format stores to our carefully curated private label range of groceries."

“Every day, customers are discovering how much they can save by shopping for their groceries at ALDI, and it is our unwavering priority to continue to have the lowest prices on high-quality products, no matter what happens in the world around us.”

In the case that these massive prices make their way Down Under, we highly encourage our members to check out the Money Saving Hacks page of our website as we curated some of the best tips for scoring groceries with slashed prices.

I’ve noticed substantial price rises at my local Aldi 2 weeks ago for a number of items already

 

[Linde]

prices have gone up in all stores not just Aldi

 

[Ricci]

Common sense tells us that it's only a matter of time. While we might complain, remember, it's lucky that we're not in Ukraine where you can't buy food at any price, and if you are lucky enough to have some food, there's no electricity to cook it.

 

[KatKop]

And in the meantime Germany keeps on paying Russia for their gas, thereby assisting in keeping the war going?

But let me not open that bulging can of worms ...

 

[Evol P]

When Aldi lifts their prices they will be in line with what I was paying at Woolies two years ago.
Be grateful you have an Aldi at all.

 

[Mars]

Yes some things have already gone up in Aldi's , but I don't think they have gone up as much as other stores.