Prices in Poland are skyrocketing. In one week, the price of a shopping basket containing essential products has increased by a staggering 3 percent.
According to a report prepared by analysts from the PanParagon application, the price of the standard shopping cart increased by 3 percent in just one week, Do Rzezcy reports.
PanParagon examines 14 products considered essential to Polish consumers.
Poles now have to pay an average of 100.50 złoty (€24) for these basic grocery items, according to the app’s experts, an increase of 3 percent in one week, compared to the .7 percent increase seen in the previous week.
Analysts point out that the psychological threshold of 100 złoty has also been broken, a level not seen since July.
Red peppers have seen the biggest price increase, reaching a whopping 16.7 percent week-over-week. Currently, 1 kilogam of peppers costs 11.44 złoty. Tomato prices are also rising, up 7.7 percent. The average price per kg is now 12.21 złoty. Apples have increased their prices by 2.9 percent in a week, and carrots by 2.5 percent. Prices for milk, chicken breast, and Kaiser rolls have also increased.
There are a few bright spots. Potatoes have fallen in price by 5.8 percent, broccoli is 2.8 percent cheaper, and the price of butter has dropped 1.5 percent.
Cost increases will not be helped by the government’s new packaging fee, prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Environment in line with a requirement of the EU Packaging Directive. The government has argued that the goal is to reduce costs for local governments and producers, but industry experts say the fee will ultimately be paid by consumers via higher prices.
A group of 37 agri-food organizations appealed to the government for dialogue on the fee late last month.
