prices surge

The energy ministers of Greece, Bulgaria and Romania said sharp price hikes in SE Europe's wholesale power markets last summer wer due to external factors

These discrepancies persist despite the lower purchasing power of Greek consumers relative to those in other eurozone countries.

Coffee prices are set to increase up to 20% in the near future, while chocolate prices will jump 30%

Basic food costs and other staple products like bottled water, soft drinks, and fruit juices witnessed an increase of 13.8%, and fruits were up by 12.3%

However, despite this decline, the general index showed a positive trajectory, surging by 1.7% in January 2024 compared to December 2023