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Did Ariel Waschpulver Universal shrink?
20 → 18 loads −10.0%Size Facts
Before20 loads
After
18 loads
Hidden unit-price rise at same price+11.1%
When2025
CountryGermany
Price6,99 € → 6,99 €
Evidenceconsumer-protection agency list (purchased packages, manufacturer statement)
Confidencehigh
Source: Verbraucherzentrale Hamburg — Mogelpackungsliste (vzhh.de). Source fetched 2026-10-14. Check the math in the calculator.
What the source says
“Alte Füllmenge 20 Waschladungen → Neue Füllmenge 18 Waschladungen; Preis 6,99 € → 6,99 € (Juni 2025)”
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