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Shoppers look for savings in weekly grocery shopping. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Consumers look for budget buys as retailers advertise value offers. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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A shopper buys vegetables at Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Shoppers share information about deals that will help families stay within their weekly shopping budget. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Families are tightening their belts as they shop for weekly groceries. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The Lulu Group says it has set up its own sourcing to ensure uninterrupted supplies and keep the prices stable. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Shoppers look for the best value in cooking oil as prices for edible oil, flour and wheat rise globally. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The UAE Ministry of Economy has approved a policy to check the prices of basic food such as bread, flour and eggs.
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The UAE will monitor the price of milk among a list of 300 frequently bought essential food supplies. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Shoppers look for discount buys at Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Shoppers look for savings in weekly grocery shopping. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Consumers look for budget buys as retailers advertise value offers. All photos: Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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A shopper buys vegetables at Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Shoppers share information about deals that will help families stay within their weekly shopping budget. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Families are tightening their belts as they shop for weekly groceries. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The Lulu Group says it has set up its own sourcing to ensure uninterrupted supplies and keep the prices stable. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Shoppers look for the best value in cooking oil as prices for edible oil, flour and wheat rise globally. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The UAE Ministry of Economy has approved a policy to check the prices of basic food such as bread, flour and eggs.
Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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The UAE will monitor the price of milk among a list of 300 frequently bought essential food supplies. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Shoppers look for discount buys at Lulu Hypermarket in Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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Shoppers look for savings in weekly grocery shopping. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
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