The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation previously denied emerging Information in the media that bread prices in Russia will increase significantly in the near future. Ministry representatives said that they expect bread prices to increase the most at the level of general inflation in the country. It has been reported DEA News With reference to the press service of the Ministry of Agriculture.
The ministry noted that the cost of bread made from wheat and rye flour practically did not change during the past year, neither wholesale nor retail. As the Ministry of Agriculture emphasized, the current increase in grain prices will not have a significant impact on the cost of bread because the main costs fall on other components.
At the same time, a number of media outlets previously reported a possible 10% increase in the price of bread in the fall, citing producers. Manufacturers explained this with the depreciation of the ruble, problems with importing equipment and rising wages. They also pointed to the instability of grain prices after Russia’s withdrawal from the “grain deal”.
It was learned last week that the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia did not do this. plans buy grain for the intervention fund this year.
Last ship previously covered by grain agreement left Black Sea.