Grocery price index — what rose and fell this August 2026

Biggest risers this month

The staples that climbed most, by average shelf price. Red Seedless Grapes led the way, up about 138%.

• Red Seedless Grapes

  $11.57 $4.86

  Coles · ▲ up 138.1% vs last month
• Red Seedless Grapes Loose

  $8.25 $4.27

  ALDI · ▲ up 93.4% vs last month
• Cobs Natural Popcorn Best Ever Butter 90g

  $3.38 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 44.6% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Harvest Pumpkin & Sour Cream 70g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Cheesy Broccoli & Potato Serves 2 56g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Creamy Roast Chicken & Spring Onion 61g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Sweet Potato Pumpkin & Caramelised Onion 63g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Vietnamese Chicken & Shiitake Mushroom 40g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Sensations Spicy Malaysian Chicken Laksa with Noodles 62g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Vine Ripened Tomato & Ricotta Serves 2 54g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Mushroom & Bacon Serves 2 48g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Farmhouse Potato & Leek Serves 2 60g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Continental Soup Sensations Thai Pumpkin & Coconut Serves 2 62g

  $3.31 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.8% vs last month
• Cobs Natural Popcorn Cheddar Cheese 100g

  $3.30 $2.33

  Woolworths · ▲ up 41.4% vs last month
• Broccoli Medium

  $2.30 $1.64

  Coles · ▲ up 40.2% vs last month

Biggest fallers this month

And the staples that eased off — cheaper on average than last month. Yellow Capsicum fell furthest, down about 36%.

• Yellow Capsicum

  $1.19 $1.87

  Coles · ▼ down 36.4% vs last month
• Red Rock Deli Potato Chips Party Bag Sweet Chilli & Sour Cream 290g

  $5.31 $7.67 save $2.36

  Woolworths · ▼ down 30.7% vs last month
• Smith's Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Party Bag Original 380g

  $5.31 $7.67 save $2.36

  Woolworths · ▼ down 30.7% vs last month
• Smith's Crinkle Cut Potato Chips Party Bag Salt & Vinegar 380g

  $5.31 $7.67 save $2.36

  Woolworths · ▼ down 30.7% vs last month
• Doritos Corn Chips Cheese Supreme Party Size 380g

  $5.31 $7.67 save $2.36

  Woolworths · ▼ down 30.7% vs last month
• Red Rock Deli Potato Chips Honey Soy & Chicken 290g

  $5.31 $7.67 save $2.36

  Woolworths · ▼ down 30.7% vs last month
• Cadbury Dairy Milk

  $2.11 $3.03

  IGA · ▼ down 30.4% vs last month
• Kellogg's Crunchy Nut Corn Flakes Breakfast Cereal 640g

  $6.50 $9.33 save $2.83

  Woolworths · ▼ down 30.4% vs last month
• Harvest Snaps Baked Pea Crisps Supreme Cheese 120g

  $2.83 $4.00 save $1.17

  Woolworths · ▼ down 29.2% vs last month
• Vietnamese Pho Meal Kit

  $5.33 $7.47 save $2.14

  Coles · ▼ down 28.6% vs last month
• Japanese Ramen Meal Kit

  $5.33 $7.47 save $2.14

  Coles · ▼ down 28.6% vs last month
• Prawn & Pineapple Fried Rice

  $7.50 $10.40 save $2.90

  Coles · ▼ down 27.9% vs last month
• Woolworths Lamb Shoulder On The Bone Slow Cooked 1.1kg - 1.6kg

  $41.30 $56.70 save $15.40

  Woolworths · ▼ down 27.2% vs last month
• Nut Bars Yoghurt Trail Mix 6 Pack

  $3.67 $5.00 save $1.33

  Coles · ▼ down 26.7% vs last month
• Nut Bars Peanut & Cashew With Milk Choc Multipack Snacks 6 Pack

  $3.67 $5.00 save $1.33

  Coles · ▼ down 26.7% vs last month

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