: Consumers in Greece are getting headaches this year when they fill their baskets at the grocery shop or open-air markets with ingredients for their famous Greek salad and fruits.
The prices of fresh vegetables and fruits were 24.7 and 15.7 per cent higher, respectively in September compared to the same period in 2022, while cheeses are 12.8 per cent more expensive. To address the problem, the government announced several new measures to combat high prices and profiteering a few days ago. For example, all supermarkets will be obliged to report to authorities the information regarding price increases. Meanwhile, inspections over profit margins will increase.
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