Grain and flour prices in Russia have risen by almost a third since the beginning of May due to bad weather. This is what he writes RBC Referring to the National Bakers Union (NBU).
“The price of flour began to rise by several rubles per kg, and in just two weeks the price increase in flour was 30% or more compared to the beginning of the month,” bakers said.
Meanwhile, the Russian Association of Flour and Grain Businesses claims that the situation on the market is much calmer than that announced by the National Agricultural Administration. Flour millers stressed that such price increases are short-term.
The Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation assesses the situation as stable. According to the ministry, since the end of 2023, the price of wheat flour has increased by only 2.9%.
Before this in Russia to create A way to stop rising bread prices. Manufacturers began to use frozen semi-finished products more often.
Russians before promise reduction in prices of socially important products.