Vegetable prices in Ukraine have soared: onions cost over 160 hryvnias

According to hvylya.net: Ukrainian consumers are currently feeling the hit to their wallets due to rising prices for staple vegetables in the country.

The most noticeable increase was seen in the price of tomatoes. In supermarket chains, red tomatoes are sold at a price ranging from 56.70 to 85.70 hryvnias per kilogram. The average retail price was 69.13 hryvnias per kilogram.

Potatoes remain one of the most affordable vegetables on the Ukrainian market. The average retail price was 17.35 hryvnias per kilogram, while in Metro it costs 15.80 hryvnias, and in Megamarket - 18.90 hryvnias per kilogram.

The most dramatic price increase has been recorded in the onion market. Green onions in bunches cost on average 36.30 hryvnias for 100 grams at Metro stores.

The rise in vegetable prices in Ukraine has become palpable for consumers, especially as the cost of tomatoes has significantly increased. While continuing to monitor price dynamics, consumers may find ways to rationally save and choose affordable alternatives.