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Rising food inflation and energy costs in Southern Europe

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2026-10-25 16:03 UTC → 2026-11-02 06:53 UTC · added ~~removed~~

In mid-July 2026, analysis of Spanish supermarket chains confirmed sharp climbs in basic food items. By early August, the Légumes de France federation reported that a severe summer drought had slashed vegetable yields by 30–80%, driving price surges for zucchini, tomatoes, and green beans. In Spain, Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the National Statistics Institute (INE) highlighted significant volatility. Fresh berries saw the highest increase at 17.2%, followed by citrus fruits at 15.5% and eggs at 13.4%. A study by Facua-Consumidores en Acción found that between July and August 2026, potato prices rose by an average of 14%. By late August, economic strain was evident as Spanish retail sales fell by 0.9% in July, marking the first year-on-year decline for this indicator since November 2022. Analyst Javier de Antonio reported that 52% of Spanish citizens have reduced food consumption due to rising prices. The Organization of Consumers and Users (OCU) reported that grocery prices in Spain have increased by approximately 35% over the last three years. By late September 2026, Spanish industrial producer prices (IPRI) rose 13.2% annually, driven by a 33.3% surge in the energy sector. Inflation in Spain reached 4.3% in August 2026, influenced by a 9.5% rise in transport costs. By mid-October 2026, ASEDAS reported that Spanish supermarkets had accumulated over €130 million in extra costs due to the Middle East conflict, with monthly expenses rising between €20 million and €25 million. These costs stem from a 53% increase in electricity adjustment services, a 35.5% rise in diesel prices, and a 25% increase in plastic raw material costs. While the general CPI rose to 4.9% in September, food conflict. By late October 2026, consumer behavior shifted as an Ipsos study for Amazon revealed that 90% of Spanish consumers now compare prices ~~saw~~ before purchasing, a ~~more modest 2.7% annual increase.~~ practice expected to save 5% to 10% per transaction. This trend is driven by the fact that 95% of Spanish consumers report an increased cost of living over the last year.

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