Freddo chocolate bars hop back to 10p at Tesco as nation demands 1994 price is restored – but it’s only for a week

TESCO has answered fans' prayers and has slashed the price of a Cadbury Freddo to its original price of 10p.

Chocolate lovers have been so angry about the soaring cost of the frog-shaped chocolate treats that they've even held protests in the past - so a lot of people will be very "hoppy" at the news.

The bite-size 18g Dairy Milk bars cost 25p these days - something that has infuriated Freddo fiends over the years.

Last year, it was revealed that the treats have soared in price by 2,000 per cent since the year 2,000 - more than any other food.

Cadbury quickly lowered the price from 30p back down to 25p soon after to appease angry chocolate lovers.

But some are still incensed that the bars no longer cost 10p as they did when they re-launched in the UK back in 1994.

Now Tesco will thrill fanatics with its 10p Freddo offer - but the joy will be temporary as the deal only runs until Sunday.

They will be available online and in stores nationwide.

The offer starts today on what's known as Blue Monday, which is said to be the most depressing day of the year.

A spokesman said Tesco hopes the deal will cheer up gloomy shoppers.

After the deal ends, you could always console yourself with a new Freddo treat called Treasures - which is basically like a Kinder Surprise.

The offer is part of a larger deal Tesco is running to celebrate its 100th anniversary.