// Tesco will increase the price of its meal deal from next week

// Customers will now pay up to £3.90, with Clubcard holders paying £3.40

Tesco is increasing the price of its meal deal from next week, marking the second price increase this year.

Customers will now pay up to £3.90, with Clubcard holders paying £3.40. This is the first increase in over ten years for members – up from the current price of £3.

For shoppers without a Clubcard, the price is rising from £3.50 to £3.90.

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The price increase takes effect from 24 October. The grocer‘s meal deal consists of a main, snack and drink, with the most costly combination reaching £6.44.

Tesco said more than 70% of customers currently use a Clubcard when buying a lunchtime meal deal.

“Clubcard members will pay just £3.40 for a main, snack and drink, making our meal deal an ideal way to grab a great value lunch on-the-go,” Tesco said.

“And with savings of up to £3 on millions of possible combinations across our stores, including the recent addition of Costa hot drinks, and our ever-popular Christmas sandwiches which join the meal deal for the festive period, we’ve got something for every taste.”

The price rise comes after Boots also increased the price of its meal deals this month.

The high street pharmacy chain increased the standard price of its meal deal from £3.59 to £3.99, and from £4.19 to £4.99 in London.

Shoppers who are signed up to the Boots Advantage Card loyalty scheme pay £3.60, or £4.50 in London.