Analysis of over 68.4 thousand retail prices showed that in May this year everyday purchases in stores became more expensive on average by 2.9% year on year. The results from the last three months clearly show that the acceleration in the dynamics of price increases has returned.Moreover, this time more categories showed single-digit YoY growth than in April or March, twelve out of seventeen monitored. The prices of sweets and desserts increased the most, by 12.9% y/y. In the TOP5, prices of household chemicals are also visible, with a y/y increase at the level of 9.7%, non-alcoholic drinks – 6.3%, food additives – 5.9%, and bread – 4.9% y/y. The above data also shows that the return of VAT on food has become a fact.The categories that are becoming more expensive include also: products for children with an average increase of 4.2% y/y. Next on the list are personal care products with y/y growth by 3.1%, and then stimulants (i.e. tea, coffee, beer, vodka) with a y/y increase at the level of 2.6%. The prices of fruit also increased slightly - by 2.2%, meat - by 1.9%, cold cuts - by 1.2%, dairy products - by 1%, and fish - by 0.5%. (ICE VARSAVIA)

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