Basic foodstuffs to become more expensive this autumn: bread, flour, oil, cornmeal, by up to 20%

Starting this autumn, Romanians will pay more for basic food staples in their daily shopping basket, according to warnings from economic experts. Romania continues to have the highest inflation rate in Europe.

How much food prices will rise

• Bread – by up to 20%
• Flour – by up to 20%
• Cornmeal – by up to 20%
• Oil – by up to 18%

What has driven these price increases

According to specialists, the rises are caused by several overlapping factors:

• this year's drought
• the energy crisis
• rising fuel market prices

For many seniors living on fixed pension incomes, these price hikes on essential goods can have a significant impact on their monthly food budget.