The Russian Ministry of Agriculture does not predict a sharp increase in food retail prices for the New Year’s table. This was reported by TASS citing the ministry’s press service.
The ministry noted that the food market traditionally experiences an increase in retail prices during the winter holidays. This is because the demand for products is increasing.
The message clarified that “The Russian Ministry of Agriculture does not expect these to rise significantly above average long-term fluctuations.”
As an example, the department cited Rosstat data showing that the production of cattle for slaughter in agricultural enterprises in January-October increased by 7.6%. The Ministry assessed that the increase in production contributed to the stable price situation in this market.
On November 24, Russians were warned that the price of red caviar would increase by 10% in the run-up to New Year’s Eve. Prices have already risen, according to Alexander Savelyev, head of the Fisheries Information Agency started rise slowly.
It was previously known that the breakfast index in November was “Sandwich”. augmented By 3.9 points.