Greek inflation declines slightly in April
A woman shops at a supermarket. The price of fresh produce has shot up in recent months. For example, a kilogram of oranges, sold on supermarket shelves for €1.40/kg, costs around €0.30-€0.40 when it leaves the farm for the packing plant.
Inflation stood at 3.1% in April, compared to 3.2% in March and against 3% in April 2023, the Hellenic Statistical Authority (ELSTAT) said on Tuesday.
In energy, the price of natural gas dropped 26.9%.
On the other hand, price increases were recorded in food (5.4%), with olive oil prices up 63.7%.
Further price increases were recorded in: Rice (8.5%), Meat - general (3.2%), Fresh fish (10.6%), Olive oil (63.7%), Fruit - general (11.6%), Vegetables - general (6.1%), Sugar - chocolates - sweets - ice cream (3.4%), Other foods (3.3%), Mineral water - soft drinks - fruit juices (12.5%), and Alcoholic drinks - not served (5.8%).
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