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ALDI INTRODUCES HVO-POWERED TRUCKS TO ITS FLEET
27 September, 2024
Aldi is converting more than 30% of its fleet of owned HGVs to operate on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuels.
The move is taking place on more than 160 HGVs based at its Cardiff, Swindon and Neston distribution centres, and is expected to reduce the supermarket’s carbon footprint by approximately 15,432 tonnes of CO2e per year.
HVO is a diesel alternative that significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions compared with conventional diesel.
If implemented across Aldi’s entire fleet of more than 550 HGVs, the change could eliminate an additional 55,130 tonnes of CO2e per year.
Liz Fox, National Sustainability Director at Aldi, said: “Switching to HVO fuels on our lorry fleet aligns with our long-term sustainability goals and reflects our commitment to reducing our carbon emissions.
“We are always looking for ways to continue our efforts to drive positive change across the business and this move in particular is a significant milestone for Aldi.”
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For more information, please contact the Aldi Press Office on:
T: 0161 235 0300 or aldi@citypress.co.uk
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ALDI’S UNBEATEN RUN CONTINUES AS IT IS CROWNED WHICH? CHEAPEST SUPERMARKET FOR MAY
4 June, 2026- Consumer champion Which? has named Aldi the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket for May – a 100% record in 2026 which extends back to November 2025
- Shoppers can save a total of £67.19 by switching from Waitrose to Aldi
New analysis from consumer champion Which? has once again confirmed Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket for May 2026, based on a basket of 95 popular grocery items.
Even after loyalty discounts were applied, shoppers would still have paid up to £30 less at Aldi than at Sainsbury’s (priced £198.79) and Tesco (£196.88). Morrisons was £29.20 steeper (£197.50), while Waitrose was a whopping £67.19 more than Aldi for the same basket at £235.49.
The result continues Aldi’s strong start to 2026, having topped the Which? rankings every month so far this year and building on its recognition as Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for 20251.
The retailer was also recently named Which?’s ‘Best Value Brand of the Year’, recognised for consistently delivering strong quality at low prices2.
Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: “Being named the UK’s cheapest supermarket once again by Which? is fantastic recognition of our unwavering commitment to offering customers the very best value. At Aldi, we know how important it is for shoppers to make their money go further, especially as we head into the summer months. Our low prices mean shoppers can enjoy great quality food without overspending.”
The full May results are below:
| Retailer | Average price for 95 items |
| Aldi | £168.30 |
| Lidl (inc loyalty discount) | £170.58 |
| Lidl | £170.66 |
| Asda | £192.58 |
| Tesco (incl. Clubcard) | £196.88 |
| Morrisons | £197.50 |
| Sainsbury’s (including Nectar) | £198.79 |
| Tesco | £202.27 |
| Sainsbury’s | £206.18 |
| Ocado | £217.86 |
| Waitrose | £235.49 |
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