Power outages will drive up prices: which products will rise first

Ukrainians have been told which products will rise in price first in the event of prolonged power outages.

Essential goods may see the highest price increases.

The Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and transport hubs threaten serious problems with electricity supply. This could lead to price increases of 10-30% for products that rely on continuous electricity supply, depending on the duration of the outages, experts noted.

At risk are milk and dairy products, meat products, eggs, and bakery products, as they require continuous operation of refrigerators and production facilities.

Response to extreme conditions of power outages.

One of the factors behind price increases in previous blackout periods was the cost of running generators, as well as potential strikes on railway and transport infrastructure. However, experts believe that state price controls and the use of alternative energy sources can help avoid sharp price increases for products.

It is noted that in the case of prolonged power outages, price increases may become an inevitable fact, especially for products with a limited shelf life. Experts advise avoiding panic, and the government is urged to take necessary measures to ensure price stability for the most sought-after products.