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Silent Inflation/ How much is the consumer basket getting heavier in 2026?

2026-05-27 10:23:00, Sociale CNA

Silent Inflation/ How much is the consumer basket getting heavier in 2026?

The official INSTAT data for the first quarter of 2026 reflect consumer price movements, where the reality in the market shows a continuous upward trend that erodes purchasing power. Analysis of the figures proves that the basket of products is experiencing an increase in price, where the comparison between months highlights the high pressure on family budgets.

It is worth noting that these are average prices calculated by official institutions. In practice, in stores, markets and various sales networks, prices show significant fluctuations, often exceeding these official figures depending on the location or quality of the products.

According to INSTAT, beef, a basic product, has increased by 28.2 lek per kilogram within four months, rising from 1,191.3 lek in January to 1,219.5 lek in April.

Silent Inflation/ How much is the consumer basket getting heavier in 2026?

Olive oil has also increased, trading at 806.9 lek per liter in April, compared to 792.4 lek in January, a difference of 14.5 lek.

Silent Inflation/ How much is the consumer basket getting heavier in 2026?

On the other hand, chicken meat moved from 488.9 lek in January to 481.4 lek in April, showing a minimal relief of 7.5 lek.

Vegetables remain the sector most affected by fluctuations. Tomatoes, which in January had a price of 176.2 lek per kilogram, peaked in March at 286.0 lek, before falling to 210.4 lek in April.

Silent Inflation/ How much is the consumer basket getting heavier in 2026?

Peppers, from 216.7 lek in January, reached 260.3 lek in February, while in April the price dropped to 224.9 lek, resulting in 8.2 lek more expensive than in January.

Products like bread appear to have stabilized, going from 137.6 lek in January to 136.3 lek in April, a decrease of only 1.3 lek, while the cost to families remains high.

The price of eggs has dropped from 26.0 lek per egg in January to 24.5 lek in April, while white cheese has marked a slight increase from 920.6 lek in January to 919.9 lek in April.

Silent Inflation/ How much is the consumer basket getting heavier in 2026?

The published averages hide the true hardship of citizens, who face a cost of living that increases much faster than their income./ CNA





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