'There’s no such thing as customer loyalty anymore': Hard-pressed Cork shoppers hunt for supermarket savings

Deirdre O'Leary: 'It’s scary when you don’t know how much you’ll owe when you get to the till.' Picture: Denis Minihane

“I hope Tesco sparks a price war,” Liam O’Sullivan said as he unpacked his shopping in Mahon, decrying the size of his bill.

Tesco Ireland has announced price cuts across 700 products, prompting speculation that consistent hikes in grocery bills could be ending.