The article explains the significant rise in butter prices in the Kaliningrad region, which is attributed to a marketwide milk fat shortage and resulting increase in its cost. This has led to a decrease in industrial butter production, ultimately causing a rise in retail prices. Despite these higher prices, butter in the region is still less expensive than the national average, according to the regional Ministry of Agriculture. The price hike was first noted in September, with butter packages seeing an average price increase of 50 rubles, reaching over 200 rubles.