The sector also finances the costs of the price cap, however, the official prices introduced for certain foods are unsustainable in the long term due to their market-distorting effect.

The head of the department store chain is not at all optimistic about inflation. He believes that some sectors should prepare for a recession.

Tesco is also sensing the downward trend in purchasing. For instance, customers who previously preferred a premium product are now trying a different category, including the cheaper versions, and the age of instant discounts is also coming, he added.