Greggs Raises Meal Deal Prices Amid Rising Costs

Greggs, the British bakery chain with 2,759 outlets, has increased prices on its popular meal deals amid rising operational costs linked to the conflict in the Middle East.

The two-part breakfast deal, which includes a roll and a drink, rose from 3.15 pounds to 3.25 pounds last week, following a previous increase from 2.95 pounds in October. The core lunch deal climbed to 4.25 pounds, while the Big Deal, offering a main item, side and drink, now costs 5.25 pounds, up from its launch price of 5 pounds in September. Chief Executive Roisin Currie confirmed the changes took effect immediately, with no further increases planned for the rest of this year.

The company anticipates cost inflation of around 3 percent over 2026, which it has sought to offset through fixed-price contracts for energy, fuel, food and packaging. However, Currie warned that a prolonged Middle East conflict could drive higher inflation for food retailers through the end of 2026 and into 2027. "So we don't see it in the coming months but we do see towards the end of the year and into next year," she told the Press Association. "Where significant inflation comes through to any businesses then that does get passed...