Vegetables and household chemicals most draining on Polish wallets

In June of this year, shopping in stores was on average over 18 percent more expensive compared to the same period last year, according to an analysis of over 78,000 retail prices. Meanwhile, food and non-alcoholic beverages increased by just under 17 percent y/y. 

The biggest increase was seen in vegetables, which rose by over 38 percent y/y. Among them, carrots and onions saw the highest price hikes out of over a hundred different everyday products. Following in the ranking, household chemicals and pet food experienced increases of approximately 35 percent and 27 percent respectively. 

Out of the 17 categories, only fatty products decreased in price by over 8 percent y/y. This was mainly due to double-digit declines in the prices of butter and oils. Experts predict that the overall trend of decreasing price growth dynamics should continue, but there is no hope for cheaper prices in stores. Prices will only rise more slowly.

(MondayNews)