Cucumbers in the Russian Federation have become cheaper than any other food item since the beginning of 2026.

Among the foodstuffs examined by Rosstat, fresh cucumbers have become the cheapest since the beginning of 2026. As of April 20, their cost has decreased by 6.11%, according to an analysis by TASS of data from the statistical agency. In second place are chilled and frozen chickens, whose cost has decreased by 3.25% since the beginning of the current year; in third place is butter (a decrease of 3.15%); in fourth place is polished rice (a decrease of 1.46%); and in fifth place is sour cream (a decrease of 1.21%). Also since the beginning of the year, prices have decreased for whole ...