Georgian Distributors Business Association says that food inflation is currently expected to remain relatively stable. However, the situation could change if tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.
According to the association’s chairman Lasha Rizhamadze, a prolonged conflict could drive up global oil prices and logistics costs, which would eventually affect the price of imported goods in Georgia.
He noted that food products already make the largest contribution to overall inflation. For now, businesses continue operating normally, including imports and international transportation, but rising fuel and shipping costs would inevitably be reflected in the final price of products.
“If fuel prices rise and international transportation becomes more expensive, this will proportionally affect the final price of goods,” Rizhamadze said, adding that a long-term continuation of the current situation could eventually increase prices in Georgia. According to Geostat, annual inflation reached 4.6% in February 2026, with food prices rising 9.5% year-on-year.
