Watermelon has become more expensive by 39% compared to the previous year, - according to the detailed price index published by Geostat.
As of th document, watermelon has become more expensive among the fruits, the annual price change of other fruits is as follows:
Watermelon - price increase of 39%;
Apple - price increase of 34%;
plums - price increase of 27%;
Peaches - 25% price increase;
Orange - 20% price increase;
Kiwi - price increase of 18%;
Grapes - price increase of 11%;
Pear - price increase of 8%;
Banana - 4% price increase.
Overall, food prices increased by 1.4% compared to the previous year in June, and the change in the consumer basket (inflation) amounted to 1.8%.
