In the past year, Bulgaria has seen a 29% increase in bread prices, placing the country eighth in the EU for the highest increase. This trend is part of a broader issue across the EU, with bread prices on average rising by 18% in August compared to the same period in 2021. The significant price hike is attributed to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which has disrupted global markets as both countries are major food and fertilizer exporters. The most significant price increases were in Hungary (66%), Lithuania (33%), Estonia, and Slovakia (both 32%), while the lowest increases were in France (8%), the Netherlands, and Luxembourg (both 10%).