In April, inflation was over 7 percent. Consumers had to dig much deeper into their pockets for food and energy. Some products are now cheaper than in 2021. FOCUS Online shows where consumers pay more – and where it is cheaper.
As a result of the Ukraine war, grain imports to Germany in particular have become massively more expensive. According to the Federal Statistical Office, import prices rose by a strong 53.6 percent in March compared to the same month last year. The last strong increase was in May 2011, when it was 74.0 percent. The price increases affect all types of grain.
Not an isolated case.
In the past few weeks and months, many products have become massively more expensive as a result of the Russian war of aggression in Ukraine. This is also changing the purchasing behavior of German citizens.
In view of the rising food prices, customers are increasingly turning to cheap groceries. The regional association Edeka Minden-Hannover recently recorded up to five percent more demand for private labels such as “gut
Within a month, prices in supermarkets rose by 8.6 percent. As a reminder: In March 2022, prices had risen by 6.2 percent. Aldi, Lidl, Rewe, Edeka and Co. now change their shelf prices every two days.
In April were
Compared to April 2021, prices in the supermarket increased
Compared to the previous year, however, some foods were also cheaper, reports Sebastian Dullien, scientific director of the Institute for Macroeconomics and Business Cycle Research in Düsseldorf.
Chocolate has become 6.9 percent cheaper within a year.
Carrots fell 10 percent, cauliflower and white cabbage fell 11.3 percent, and the price of peppers fell 22.4 percent. There were also minimal downward adjustments for sparkling wine, prosecco, champagne, frozen seafood, wheat beer and orange juice.
The Federal Statistical Office reports a small drop in energy prices within 30 days. Light heating oil was 20.3 percent cheaper in April 2022 and the price of diesel and petrol fell by 5.7 percent on average.
However, this list shows how much the prices have risen within a year:
Within a year (between April 2021 and April 2022) prices increased
In the case of heating oil in particular, this could now lead to considerable additional payments in the utility bill.
In addition to the effects of the war and the crisis, the increase in the CO2 tax from 25 euros to 30 euros per tonne of CO2 at the beginning of the year also had an impact.
With a little effort, consumers can actually get decent bargains.
Discounters and supermarkets are reacting to the changed buying behavior. They lure with offers primarily for branded products, because the scope for bargains is limited with private labels.
In the weekly brochures, Aldi Süd, Aldi Nord, Lidl, Rewe, Penny, Edeka, Netto Marken-Discount or Norma lure with low prices. The following applies to consumers: compare prices, note offers and shop strategically.
Go to the supermarket with a full stomach and a shopping list. If the brand offer is sold out, go for your own brand.
Don’t be blinded by exhibitors or other lures.
Stock up on long-life foods. The following applies: Don’t hoard, but shop wisely.
Supermarket prices are skyrocketing, but we consumers also have to dig deeper into our pockets for electricity, petrol, furniture and clothing. What did you observe? What do you do to save money each month for yourself and your family? Send an e-mail to Konstantinos.mitsis@burda-forward.de with your name and telephone number
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