The article explores the significant rise in bread prices in Sicily, with the average price per kilo surging from 3.89 to 5 euros within a year. Mario Pagliaro, an expert who predicted this trend, attributes the increase to the dramatic rise in energy costs, despite a decrease in soft wheat prices. The article also points out that the price of flour, a crucial component in bread production, has seen a 25% increase in the same timeframe, further driving up the cost of bread.