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Economist explains why cucumbers and tomatoes in Russia are pricier than meat

Dmitry Morkovkin, associate professor at Russia's Financial University, attributes the soaring prices of cucumbers and tomatoes, hitting 8.1 euros per kilogram, to Western sanctions disrupting import logistics and the high costs of Russian greenhouse production.

"While staple vegetables see gradual price increases due to efficient storage and logistics, tomato and cucumber prices surge. In 2023, they topped the list of price hikes. In Moscow, they average 3.55 to 5.1 euros per kilogram, reaching 7.1-8.1 euros in some regions," noted Morkovkin.

Sanctions obstruct importation, forcing reliance on costly domestic greenhouse farming. Retailers inflate prices, burdening consumers. Morkovkin emphasizes the need for government subsidies to enhance agricultural infrastructure and suggests limiting retail markups to 25% to curb unfair price hikes.

Source: ura.news

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