Fruit, meat and grains: how much have food prices increased

In May, Ukraine saw another price change for products and services, but not always in a positive direction. The State Statistics Service presented fresh data demonstrating significant changes in the market.

According to the agency, the prices of fruit and pork increased the most—by 7.9%, which is a significant increase. Beef, chicken, fish, bread, lard, vegetables, pasta, sugar, and soft drinks also increased in cost, ranging from 0.8% to 3.6%.

However, not everything is so gloomy—the good news is the decrease in prices for eggs, rice, and butter, which was noted from 0.2% to 2.5%. This allowed many families to save a little on daily food.

The price increase also affected alcoholic and tobacco products, but to a lesser extent — by 1.3%. The bulk of this growth was driven by tobacco prices, which rose 2.2%.

The situation in the transport sector is mixed. While the cost of fuel and lubricants decreased by 2.2%, the overall transport category showed only a slight decrease of 0.3%. The main factor in the growth was the cost of road and rail transportation, which increased by 0.9% and 0.8%, respectively.

The Ukrainian economy has found ways to adapt despite the challenges posed by Russian aggression over the past nine years. The government and businesses continue to work to contain prices for basic goods and services, demonstrating resilience under challenging conditions.