Due to the military invasion of the Russian Federation in Ukraine, hostilities continue, and enemy missile strikes damage critical infrastructure. Ukrainians are forced to adapt to blackouts and rising food prices. In Ukraine, during 11 months of a full-scale war, one of the main dishes, borscht, has risen in price. This is evidenced by the updated data of the borscht index from experts of the independent expert and analytical center BRDO.

How much does borscht cost in Ukraine.

The experts noted that when calculating the “borscht index”, they used data from the Finance and Investment Portal of the Ministry of Finance on average monthly food prices..

" Compared to February 24, 2022 - UAH 81.84 - the price increased by 21.22%,"

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Analysts explained that borscht ingredients have risen in price significantly, and the price of meat has grown the most (+63.67%).

“A noticeable rise in the price of meat products is now due to the cost of feed, a decrease in livestock, as well as problems in the energy sector. They, in particular, affect the ability of manufacturers to store both raw materials and finished products,” the experts emphasized..

Next on the price scale - sour cream and carrots. But the price of other vegetables has decreased - potatoes, cabbage and beets..

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