# North Rhine-Westphalia food price trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/north-rhine-westphalia-food-price-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-17T18:18:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Food prices in North Rhine-Westphalia remained largely stable between August 2025 and August 2026, showing an overall increase of only 0.1%. Data from mid-2026 indicated slight year-on-year decreases in certain months.

Price trends varied by category. Notable declines were seen in butter, sliced cheese, and vegetarian grain-based products. Dairy products such as whole and semi-skimmed milk also became more affordable. However, costs for bread, rolls, and certain breakfast items like cereals and berries saw increases.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: North Rhine-Westphalia food prices remain stable

Food prices in North Rhine-Westphalia remained stable from August 2025 to August 2026, with significant price drops in butter, cheese, and dairy, despite slight increases in bread and cereals.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-rhine-westphalia-food-prices-remain-stable

### 2026-09-14: North Rhine-Westphalia greenhouse gas emissions halved since 1990

North Rhine-Westphalia has reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 53 percent since 1990, surpassing the German national average through energy transitions and industrial modernization.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/north-rhine-westphalia-greenhouse-gas-emissions-halved-since-1990

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