Why is lard more expensive in Ukraine?

Lard is a tasty and traditional product for Ukrainians. Moreover, against the background of the coronavirus epidemic, some doctors say that fats, in particular - lard, are very useful in moderation. However, lard is sometimes more expensive than meat, and its prices are rising rapidly. Thus, prices in bazaars and supermarkets for lard, depending on the region and type of product are 90-200 UAH. More delicacy and more expensive is - lard, its average price - 250-300 UAH / kg. Because of the higher price it is bought less. According to Ukrstat, the average price per kilogram of lard increased by 20% compared to last year. According to the Ministry of Finance, lard prices in November compared to October increased by 7.25%. So, the journalists of the Inter TV channel appealed to a peasant from Berezan to explain what was causing the rise in lard prices. Serhiy Sheludko has 9 years of experience in pig breeding. Also, for the last two years, the man has been blogging about his ...