In Ukraine, as of May 2025, there is a continuous increase in prices for essential goods. The most significant price hikes have been observed in sunflower oil, which has reached 67.32 UAH/l, and rye-wheat bread, which has risen to 37.08 UAH/kg. Experts attribute this phenomenon to inflationary pressure, rising production costs, and seasonal fluctuations in the agricultural market.
This is reported by Finway
According to monitoring that covers 50 regional and district markets across the country, prices for most basic products continue to rise. Price fluctuations have persisted for the second consecutive month, forming a clear trend towards an increase in the consumer basket. The most notable price increases pertain to bread, oil, cereals, and sugar.
Research has shown that the price of a loaf has increased to 51.51 UAH/kg, while rye-wheat bread has reached 37.08 UAH/kg.
In April, prices for these types of bread also rose, but the rate of increase was higher at that time – the loaf increased by 1.5%. Bread made from higher-grade wheat flour costs 42.39 UAH/kg, while first-grade bread is priced at 37.37 UAH/kg. The average price of wheat flour currently stands at 23.33 UAH/kg, while pasta products have remained stable at 36.19 UAH/kg.
In the cereals segment, both price increases and slight decreases can be observed. Millet has risen to 27.46 UAH/kg, semolina to 25.73 UAH/kg, and buckwheat costs 37.37 UAH/kg. At the same time, rice has decreased by 0.4% to 57.62 UAH/kg, and oatmeal has dropped by 0.1% to 32.24 UAH/kg.
Sunflower oil remains one of the most expensive staple products, recording the highest price in recent months. Sugar has also increased in price, now costing 33.35 UAH/kg, which is 0.5% more than in April.
Traditionally, the highest prices for products are observed in the capital and central regions, such as Kyiv, Rivne, and Cherkasy regions, while the lowest prices are recorded in Mykolaiv, Kherson, Ternopil, and Transcarpathian regions.
The price dynamics indicate a persistent upward trend, and experts predict that in the near future, increases in prices for other categories of goods, including meat, dairy products, and vegetables, which remain key in the diet of Ukrainians, should be expected.