Zimbabwe is experiencing a significant increase in the price of bread, with a standard loaf now costing $1,800, a 109% hike in just a short period of time. This price surge is due to the volatility of the foreign currency exchange rates in the country. The Consumer Council of Zimbabwe and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers have called for dialogue to address the high prices and urged consumers to seek alternative sources of food to mitigate the impact of these price increases. The decline in the value of the local currency, following the reintroduction of the local currency in 2019 after a decade of dollarisation, is a major contributing factor to the rising costs of basic goods and services.