More and more Australians are struggling to afford their groceries, as fallout continues over the explosive recent report into price gouging across multiple industries.
Research from Finder found that 39 per cent of Australians - equivalent to 3.6 million households - say their grocery bill is a major financial stressor.
That's up from 29 per cent - or 2.7 million households - just two years ago.
On average, Aussies claimed to spend $188 per week on groceries in February – that's $9776 per year.
And Finder also found 92 per cent of Australians had implemented shopping strategies to save money at the checkout.
"The rising cost of groceries is putting a significant strain on household budgets," Finder money expert Angus Kidman said.
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"Many are at breaking point and in need of some reprieve."
He advised households to shop around for promotions and sales, as well as to switch to home brands and avoid impulse purchases.
Supermarket loyalty schemes could also help people save, he said.