The price of French bread in Brazil has increased significantly due to the rising costs of wheat and oil, with the situation worsened by inflation and the depreciation of the dollar. The cost per kilo varies widely across the country, from R$ 14.90 in Manaus to R$ 22.90 in São Paulo. Brazil's heavy reliance on imported wheat contributes to the high prices, but the country is working towards self-sufficiency, with projections to produce an additional 1.5 million tons this year.