23 hours ago Could a supermarket food price cap help with the cost of living? We asked shoppers what they think The Independent - Madelaine Dowds • 23h Could a supermarket food price cap help with the cost of living? Supermarkets are reportedly being asked to limit food prices, which could see the prices of essential groceries such as eggs, bread and milk, frozen. In return, the government would ease some regulations, the Financial Times reports.