Sweden is experiencing its highest food price increase in 72 years, with a 12% inflation rate in February 2023, marking the highest inflation in 30 years. This inflation is largely due to significantly high vegetable prices, with leeks and cauliflower increasing by around 80% and peppers by 54% since February 2022. Experts attribute this surge to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and Russia, along with increased energy prices, which have raised the production costs of Swedish fruit, vegetables, and berries. This drastic rise in food prices is causing major challenges for consumers in the country.