
Producers faced higher costs for transportation, employee salaries and equipment maintenance, which also affected the final cost of goods. Meanwhile, prices for some vegetables and fruits showed different trends: potatoes , cabbage, onions and carrots increased significantly in price, while beets , tomatoes , peppers, grapes and bananas became cheaper due to increased supplies from Central Asia and CHINA .
Pasta and cereal prices also increased, but not as much as other food items. At the same time, the cost of eggs fell by 21% over the year, highlighting the diversity in food price dynamics.