IELKA reports slight decrease in Greek supermarket prices for August 2026

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According to research by the Institute for Economic Research of Consumer Goods (IELKA), supermarket prices in Greece saw a marginal decrease of 0.15% in August 2026 compared to August 2025. While the monthly index showed a slight increase of 0.28% compared to July 2026, the summer quarter (June-August) recorded a minor decrease of 0.08%.

Among the 23 categories analyzed, 10 experienced price drops and 13 saw increases. The most significant decreases were found in fresh fruits and vegetables (-7.60%), pet food and supplies (-2.32%), fresh and frozen doughs (-1.93%), alcoholic beverages (-1.63%), and fresh fish and seafood (-1.07%). IELKA attributes the drop in fresh produce to favorable weather conditions and the stabilization of meat prices to normalized producer and import costs.

Conversely, the largest price hikes occurred in snacks, appetizers, and served items (+3.42%), deli meats (+3.06%), biscuits and chocolates (+2.63%), nuts (+2.62%), and water, soft drinks, and juices (+2.55%). IELKA notes that inflation stabilization in large food retailers is driven by economies of scale, high inventory turnover, and the influence of private label products.

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[● 3 SOURCES] Fresh fruits and vegetables saw the largest price decrease of 7.60% in August 2026 compared to August 2025. www.businessdaily.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Snacks, appetizers, and other served items experienced the largest increase of 3.42%. www.businessdaily.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Price decreases in fresh produce are attributed to favorable weather conditions. www.businessdaily.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
[DISPUTED] The rolling 12-month period from August 2025 to July 2026 shows a total increase of 1.22%. www.businessdaily.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] Supermarket prices in August 2026 decreased by 0.15% compared to August 2025. www.businessdaily.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr
[● 3 SOURCES] The price index for August 2026 increased by 0.28% compared to July 2026. www.businessdaily.gr · www.newsbeast.gr · www.tanea.gr