In Ukraine, buckwheat, rice, and pasta became more expensive again

Published 2022년 6월 18일

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Due to the ongoing war, food prices in Ukraine have experienced a surge, with significant increases seen in the prices of essential food items such as buckwheat, rice, and pasta in June. Buckwheat and long rice have seen the most significant price hikes, selling for 89.90 hryvnias and 58.87 UAH per kilogram, respectively, compared to their May prices. Notably, the price of round rice has slightly decreased. Pasta has also become more expensive, with prices now at 24.70 UAH per kilogram, down from 26.90 UAH in May. These price increases are affecting the availability of cereals in supermarkets, leading to concerns about food accessibility during the conflict.

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During the war, food prices continued to rise in Ukraine. Buckwheat, rice and pasta rose in price again. In many supermarkets there is a stir around the cereals, which quickly disappear from the shelves. It became known how much they cost in mid-June. This was reported by biz.today.ua, writes agronews.ua. Buckwheat, rice and pasta have risen in price compared to last month. Thus, buckwheat in the Varus retail chain was sold for 72.53 hryvnias per kilogram in May. Now the similar volume costs 89,90 hryvnias. Long rice rose from 53.55 to 58.87 UAH / kg. In particular, it can be bought at Novus for UAH 57.99 / kg, Auchan at UAH 53.10 / kg, Metro at UAH 64.50 / kg, and Varus at UAH 59.90 / kg. The average price of steamed rice on store shelves is UAH 60.90 / kg. At the same time, round rice has even fallen in price compared to last month. Currently, a kilo of ...

Source: AgronewsUA