Cod Liver Oil Price Surge: Møller’s Tran Jumps 97 NOK in Stores

According to grocery price trackers operated by Enhver.no and published by DinSide, the price of a standard 500-milliliter bottle of Møller’s tran naturell surged by 97 kroner in less than two years, climbing to 269.90 kroner across discount supermarket chains by early 2026. Ystaas report that the everyday household staple cost 127 kroner at chains including Extra, Rema, and Kiwi in late 2024, marking a 56 percent increase.

How Møller’s Tran Prices Scaled Across Norwegian Supermarkets

Price tracker data compiled for DinSide reveals stark contrasts in what consumers pay for cod liver oil depending on the retailer. According to price expert Tom Ystaas, the product leaped from 127 kroner in late 2024 to 173 kroner in January 2026, before reaching 269.90 kroner at discount retailers.

Current market pricing shows a wide span across different chains. Spar offers the item at 195.30 kroner due to a temporary 30 percent discount, while standard pricing at Norgesgruppen stores sits at 239 kroner. Meanwhile, discount chains list the product at 269.90 kroner, and Meny records the highest rate at 289 kroner. Retailer Normal prices the same bottle at 239 kroner, according to the price trackers.

“It belongs to the rarities that there is almost a hundred kroner to save on a volume product like tran,” price expert Truls Lea told DinSide. Lea added that extreme price spikes over such a short duration remain highly unusual for basic grocery items.

Navigating Weekly Grocery Discounts and Savings

Despite sharp increases on staples like cod liver oil, weekly circulars offer substantial discounts on alternative household categories. According to DinSide’s weekly market sweep, current promotions target pizza, Asian food products, toilet paper, and soft drinks.

Obs offers a 40 percent discount on both Big One pizza and Asian food items. Spar features a 30 percent reduction on tran, while Extra highlights discounts on cheese, soda, and toilet paper. Price researchers concluded that Extra delivers the best overall savings in monetary terms this week, allowing shoppers to save 293 kroner across its eight top offers. Obs and Meny captured second and third place respectively for weekly promotional value.

Pro Tip: DinSide’s weekly shopping basket analysis highlights 20 top grocery bargains, providing a combined discount of 813 kroner—representing a 31 percent overall saving for consumers who time their purchases with store circulars. Key highlighted deals include Møller’s tran at Spar, Lambi toilet paper at Extra and Obs, Yt products at Extra, and Findus gourmet cod at discount outlets.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much has Møller’s tran increased in price?

According to DinSide’s price trackers, a 500 ml bottle of Møller’s tran naturell increased by 97 kroner—or 56 percent—rising from 127 kroner in late 2024 to 269.90 kroner at discount supermarkets.

Which grocery store currently offers the lowest price for tran?

Spar offers the lowest tracked price at 195.30 kroner due to a 30 percent discount running this week, according to market data from Enhver.no.

What factors influence the fluctuating price of cod liver oil?

Supermarket chains stated previously that tran prices vary due to shifting purchase costs, promotional campaigns, and broader market conditions.

Where can shoppers find the best overall weekly savings?

Price researchers report that Extra offers the largest total savings on top weekly deals, followed by Obs and Meny.

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