Changes in the food market: rising meat prices and falling vegetable prices

Changes in the food market: rising meat prices and falling vegetable prices
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The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the period was 99.92%, down from the beginning of the month to 99.99%. Since the beginning of 2025, price growth has reached 4.1%, indicating a slowdown in inflation compared to the previous year.

One of the key trends was the rise in MEAT prices . Beef , lamb , and SUGAR increased in price by 0.4%, while sausages, eggs , and baby food increased in price by 0.3%. Pork , chicken , buckwheat, and pasta increased in price by 0.2%. These changes were driven by rising animal feed and logistics costs. Bread, MILK , cheese, and sunflower oil experienced slight price increases .

The petroleum product market also saw price increases: gasoline rose by 0.3%, and diesel fuel by 0.1%. The largest increases were seen in regions such as Chechnya (+6.4%) and Dagestan (+3.2%). In large cities such as Moscow and St. Petersburg , fuel prices increased by 0.1%.

Thus, the current situation on the Russian food and goods market demonstrates mixed trends.Rising prices for meat and processed foods, along with falling prices for fruits and vegetables , highlight the complex economic situation, requiring careful analysis and possible government measures to stabilize prices. Consumers should monitor market changes to effectively adjust their spending.

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