Food prices in Russia will increase by 10-20% in the near future. It has been reported URA.RU With reference to Alexei Kanevsky, chairman of the economic committee of the Moscow branch of Opora Rossii.
According to Alexei Kanevsky, head of the economic committee of the Moscow branch of the organization, the increase in prices is due to objective reasons. According to him, a double-digit increase in prices in the near future will affect almost all product categories in the consumer basket.
As quoted by URA.RU, Kanevsky said, “Naturally, for different product categories, if we consider the shopping cart, there will be a two-stage price increase in the near future, starting from 10% to 20%.” .
Experts list meat, fish, dairy products, eggs, butter, sugar and other commodities among the foodstuffs whose prices will increase.
Opora Rossii is confident that government attempts to halt price increases will only worsen the situation. According to experts, administrative measures will lead to excessive demand, a decrease in the purchasing power of the population and a further increase in prices.
“Without results, it’s impossible to keep prices low. This can only hurt, because it will lead to rushed demand, lower purchasing power, and prices may rise even higher. “We should underestimate the current situation and hope it stabilizes,” Kanevsky said.
At the same time, Alexander Kalinin, head of Opora Rossii, believes that state regulation is still necessary in relation to the most socially important food products. These specialists include beef, pork, milk, eggs, butter, sugar, flour, bread and some other products.
According to Kalinin, a number of large producers that have a monopoly position in the market for certain products must be under private state control.
In general, experts predict that over time, the situation with food prices in Russia will stabilize. According to them, as demand falls, manufacturers and retailers will either have to maintain the current price level or lower it through marketing campaigns.
The previous day, Russian restaurateurs complained increased prices of chicken and pork.
It was previously reported that stores could be allowed free of charge. distribute food.