Products necessary for making Easter cakes have become more expensive by an average of 8.3% over the year, according to data from a Contour study available to TASS. Contour analysts studied about 5 million product receipts that are traditionally purchased during Easter week to assess demand and price fluctuations in 2026 compared to 2025. "This year compared to 2025, prices have risen for almost all the presented goods, on average by 8.3%, with the exception of yeast and flour. The most noticeable price increases were observed for eggs (30.1%), egg dyes (24.7%), Easter cakes (18.9%), and raisins (12.3%). The reason is most likely the seasonality and preparation for the holiday," the study said. In addition, on average across Russia, Easter cakes became 19% more ...