Why UK Fish And Chips Became So Unaffordable

Fish and chips was once one of Britain's cheapest and simplest takeaway meals. But today, an average cod and chips can cost more than £11 — and in some parts of Britain, considerably more. So why has the price risen so dramatically? In this investigation, I look at what is happening behind Britain's favourite takeaway — from cod prices, fishing quotas and seafood supply to the Ukraine situation, Russian white-fish trade, cooking oil, potatoes, energy bills, wages and transport costs. The price increase isn't simply about what happens inside your local chippy. The real story stretches across the entire fish-and-chip supply chain — and the consequences are being felt by small independent shops across Britain as customers increasingly treat fish and chips as an occasional meal. From the £6.48 average price in 2019 to today's £11+ fish supper, this is the story behind Britain's increasingly expensive fish and chips. This video is for information and entertainment purposes. Prices and figures can vary by location, supplier and date.