When renowned Spanish-American chef José Andrés tweeted that eggs should be fried in olive oil a finger deep, one user commented: "Olive oil can be expensive at a finger deep.
"Aldi olive oil spread used to 99p.
According to data from the International Monetary Fund, global olive oil prices have hit $5,989.8 per metric ton, marking a 26-year high.
The outbreak of war in Ukraine, which created a global shortage in sunflower oil, pushed up the demand for olive oil even more.
"The outbreak of war in Ukraine, which created a global shortage in sunflower oil, pushed up the demand for olive oil even more," he added.