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Cereal, protein and energy bars: average UK price

Cereal, protein and energy bars (40 g) cost £0.47 on average in September 2026 — ▲ 9.3% in a year. Pay much more than this and it is worth shopping around.

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UK average, September 2026£0.4740 g

Last month£0.482-yr range £0.43–£0.48

Average price, last 25 months

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Questions and answers

How much does cereal, protein and energy bars cost in the UK?

£0.47 for 40 g on average in September 2026 (ONS).

Has it gone up?

Up 9.3% from £0.43 in September 2025.

What exactly is measured?

The ONS average price for the CPI item "Cereal, protein and energy bars" in the store cupboard group, standardised to 40 g.

Source: ONS Shopping prices comparison tool (Open Government Licence v3.0).