Consumer group looked at 14 common groceries including apples, sliced bread, flour, tinned tomatoes, cheese and milk

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Shoppers who buy their groceries from discount chain Aldi instead of the country’s dominant supermarkets Coles and Woolworths save at least $15 on a basket of essential items, according to Choice.

The findings, part of a government-backed quarterly price comparison, comes as the competition regulator pursues Coles and Woolworths over allegations they misled shoppers by offering “illusory” discounts on hundreds of supermarket products.

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