The article highlights the significant rise in bread prices across the European Union, with the surge being attributed to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has disrupted the global markets for grain, vegetable fats, and artificial fertilizers, given that Ukraine and Russia are major exporters of wheat, corn, sunflower oil, and fertilizers. The price increase varies across countries, with Hungary experiencing the highest rise (66%) in August 2022 compared to the same period in 2021. The average bread price increase in the EU was 18% in August 2022 compared to the previous year, with France seeing the least price rise (8%). Other countries like Lithuania, Estonia, and Slovakia reported price increases of 33%, 32%, and 32% respectively.