Polish consumers have been warned that the cost of staple foods may keep rising in the coming months. The information comes from onet.pl, citing insights from regional specialists.
Experts agree that prices for many everyday items are unlikely to retreat anytime soon because the fundamental drivers behind the increases remain in place.
One analyst noted that the domestic vegetable oil sector is currently confronted with headwinds from energy markets and exchange pressures. In the animal-protein sector, costs have climbed across multiple fronts: animal feed, energy, fuel, labor, and borrowing have all risen. This pattern has been visible for more than a year and appears to be intensifying as time goes on. For consumers, the outlook seems tough, with little relief expected in the near future, according to Dr. Andrzej Maria Falinski, who previously led the Polish Trade and Distribution Organization. He emphasized that the price pressures are unlikely to ease because the underlying causes persist.
According to the expert, ongoing supply-chain disruptions and an enduring energy crisis have contributed to higher costs that ripple through the retail food sector. He explained that such disruptions reduce efficiency, push up transportation and processing expenses, and create tighter margins for producers and retailers alike.
Earlier reports highlighted notable increases in the prices of sunflower oil and margarine across Poland, underscoring a broader trend affecting multiple categories of food products. The cumulative effect of these shifts is a higher cost of living for households that rely on affordable, everyday staples.
In summary, while consumers may hope for price stabilization, the current market conditions point toward a prolonged period of elevated prices for basic foods. Analysts suggest that without significant changes in energy costs, supply networks, or agricultural inputs, the trajectory is unlikely to reverse soon. Source: onet.pl.