The head of the Russian Grain Union, Arkady Zlochevsky, has denied reports of possible price increases for bread in the fall, stating that the Russian authorities closely monitor bakery product prices. Despite a good harvest and falling prices, Zlochevsky claims that bakers are under pressure from all levels of government to not raise prices, even as costs continue to rise. Previous reports suggested that bread prices in Russia would increase by 10% in the autumn due to Moscow's withdrawal from a grain deal and sanctions.