Inflation - Edible oils and sweets cost consumers more
People in Thuringia had to dig deeper into their pockets in many areas in June compared to the previous year. The inflation rate, according to the State Statistical Office, rose by 2.4 percent compared to the previous month.
Prices for certain food items increased significantly: The statisticians recorded an increase of approximately 9.1 percent for edible oils and fats, and an increase of 8.9 percent for sugar, marmalade, honey, and other sweets. The prices for alcohol-free lemonades, juices, and mineral water also rose by an average of 5.9 percent. However, there was some relief at the gas station as fuel prices only increased by 0.3 percent.
There was also some good news for the wallet: Compared to the previous month, consumer prices remained stable: On average, vegetables were 0.5 percent more expensive in June than in May. The prices for fruit, on the other hand, decreased by 4.3 percent.
In response to the rising inflation rate, consumers in Erfurt, Thuringia, noticed an increase in prices for cooking oil, as the statistics showed an approximately 9.1% hike. Unlike edible oils and sweets, the price of alcohol-free lemonades, juices, and mineral water only went up by an average of 5.9%, providing some relief at the grocery store.
