UK Fish and Chips Prices Nearly Double Since 2019 to £11.17 Average

Overview

• Official ONS data show the average portion now costs £11.17, up from £6.48 in 2019.
• Fresh and chilled whitefish such as cod, haddock, hake and pollock are up 22% year on year, according to the ONS.
• Rising energy and cooking oil costs are lifting day‑to‑day expenses for fish and chip shops, with reports linking recent oil price spikes to the war in Iran.
• Many outlets are adding lower‑cost fish, with a Yorkshire owner saying Norwegian pollock lets him price a portion at about £10.50 and still make a profit.
• Conservation bodies warn cod in British waters is badly depleted, after ICES urged severe catch cuts and the Marine Conservation Society advised avoiding UK‑caught cod.