The average price of 2.5% fat milk increased by 1.1% from July and 9.2% from the previous year, reaching UAH 36.7 as of August 1. The price of oil also rose by 20 kopecks to UAH 344.1/kg. Cheddar cheese prices remained the same as July, likely due to earlier importation at lower rates. The consumer price index for milk, cheese, and butter in June was 108.7%, 112.5%, and 115.6% respectively. The Association of Milk Producers anticipates further retail price increases by August due to seasonal raw material reduction.