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Understanding the Persistent High Costs of Groceries Despite Lower Food Inflation

While food inflation has significantly decreased from its peak earlier this year, European grocery prices remain elevated, with structural factors playing a key role.

Editorial Staff / 2026-05-31 / 1min

Recent reports indicate that food inflation has sharply fallen from its peak in 2023. However, consumers are still facing high grocery prices across Europe.

Current grocery prices are nearly a third higher than they were before the pandemic, suggesting that the effects of inflation are still being felt.

Experts point to structural reasons behind these sustained high prices, indicating that the situation may not improve in the near future.