Food basket rises again and exceeds 256 euros, says Deco Proteste

The cost of a food basket monitored by Deco Proteste has increased by 79 cents, reaching 256.73 euros. This basket includes 63 essential items and is now 69 euros more expensive than four years ago. Recent price hikes include a 15% increase in sliced bread and a 10% rise in rice. Compared to last year, consumers are spending 11.78 euros more for the same products, with significant price increases noted for fish and meat. The report highlights ongoing inflation in food prices since early 2022, with some items seeing over 100% price increases.