Bulgaria sees wholesale food prices dropping after euro, yet consumers feel little relief. State Trade Exchanges and Commission reports reveal declines in key food items' prices.
Rice, lentils, flour, and sausage become cheaper in wholesale market comparisons now.
Despite this, reductions are not directly reflected at supermarket shelves for shoppers. Transport, storage, logistics, labor, and retail profit margins increase final store prices.
Annual inflation remained high, confirmed by Bulgaria National Statistical Institute’s findings recently. Officials insist real price impact depends on total amount consumers pay at checkout.