Supermarket slashes price of Easter eggs just in time for the big weekend & they’re now half the cost of other shops
A MEGA supermarket has slashed the price of popular Easter eggs in time for the Bank Holiday weekend.
Thrifty bargain hunters have been sent into a frenzy after spotting the popular chocolate treat going for half the cost of other stores.
For a limited time, Asda shoppers can snap up any large branded Easter egg for just £2.32.
This crackling deal beats all other major supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco.
The price drop applies to over a dozen large eggs, including popular households picks from Cadbury, Nestle and Mars:
- Cadbury Crème Egg Large Egg, 195g – now £2.32
- Maltesers Teasers Milk Chocolate Large Egg, 190g – now £2.32
- Cadbury Caramilk Golden Caramel Chocolate Large Egg, 183g – now £2.32
- Galaxy Minstrels Large Egg, 204g – now £2.32.
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Other cult favourite brands featured in the offer include Terry's, Mini Eggs, Celebrations, and M&Ms.
This latest offer gives shoppers a chance to snag a bargain on larger eggs just before the big weekend.
Prices will remain at £2.32 until Monday, April 21 - so you will have to be quick if you want to get your hands on the sweet deal.
You can find your nearest Asda supermarket by visiting storelocator.asda.com.
Alternatively, if you don’t have the store nearby, you can also shop online at asda.com.
The epic offer, which is sure to go down a treat, has already become a major hit on Facebook.
One shopper, Khaleda Azad, took to the popular Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group to share the news with other bargain hunters.
‘’Asda Easter eggs from £2.32,’’ she said in the post, as over 100 people gave it a like.
With the costs soaring and frustrated shoppers branding supermarket Easter eggs ‘’overpriced’’, the offer has come just in time.
Why do retailers close on Easter Sunday?
A legal mandate in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland dictates that all store locations over 280 square metres are required to close on Easter Sunday.
The Sunday Trading Act 1994 restricts the opening hours of larger stores on Sundays.
Smaller shops, under 280 square metres, are not subject to this law but many still choose to close to give their staff a break.
These rules also apply to locations on Christmas Day.
Scotland does not have specific restrictions on operating hours for these days.
One person commented: ‘’Them prices are reasonable I must say. I was in Aldi earlier and even the aldi easter eggs were in my opinion overpriced.
‘’I'm shocked at the prices for Easter eggs this year!’’
Another shopper agreed, writing: ‘’i said the exact same !! Aldis eggs were more expensive!’’
The offer provides huge savings to cash-strapped families compared to rival supermarkets.
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For example, a Cadbury Crème Egg Large Egg (195g) costs £4 at both Tesco and Sainsbury's.
Even with a Tesco Clubcard, the price is reduced to only £2.95, still 63p more expensive than Asda's offer.