Supermarket statistics point to food deflation in June, too

The reduction of prices in supermarket chains continued in June. According to data from the Research Institute for Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA), supermarket inflation was negative last month at 1.92%, following a 1.25% decline in May.

In April, prices had increased by 1.1%, in March by 0.28%, in February by +2.7% and in January by +3%.

As noted by IELKA, the change in June is mainly due to the continued de-escalation of prices and partly to the effect of seasonality due to summer.

The biggest price reductions are recorded in the categories:

• Fresh fruits and vegetables: -10.66%

• Detergents and cleaning supplies: -6.13%

• Stationery, cosmetics and personal hygiene items: -5.05%

• Food and pet supplies: -4.91%

• Eggs and butter: -4.33%.

Fresh fruits and vegetables have benefited from the relatively better weather...