Consumer watchdog finds no evidence of supermarket price gouging

Acknowledged that recent increases in food prices have caused stress for many families

The CCPC said it has not seen any indications to suggest that 'excessive pricing' is occurring in the grocery retail sector as a result of an abuse of dominance. 

Supermarket retailers are set for another meeting with junior minister Neale Richmond over the cost of groceries.

The meeting comes as a report from the consumer protection watchdog has said there is no indication that supermarkets are engaging in price gouging.