Plenty Of Veggies – And Lower Prices – Hit Russian Food Stores

Prices for staple vegetables in Russia declined over the past week as harvest activities intensified across the country, according to data from Rosstat. The downward trend is driven by increased supply from local producers, particularly in the Astrakhan region and other southern territories, who are currently bringing seasonal crops to market. Vegetable Category Price Change Cabbage -3.3% Potatoes -2.5% Carrots -2.3% Tomatoes -2.2% Beets -1.4% Onions -1.0% The data indicates that while seasonal produce is cheaper, other food items saw price increases: buckwheat rose by 1.4%, sugar by 1.2%, chicken by 0.9%, millet by 0.6%, and pork by 0.5%.