Food prices in Ukraine may rise by around 10% – Haidu

This forecast was made by Oleksandr Haidu, Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Agrarian and Land Policy, in an interview with Ukrinform’s program Ye Rozmova.

He recalled that the escalation in the Middle East affected Ukraine’s fuel market, triggering price increases. However, the country was partly prepared, as farmers had purchased fuel in advance for the sowing campaign.

Currently, diesel prices are rising gradually, though not sharply. Still, the overall trend points to further increases, which will impact the cost of both imported and domestic products.

“We do not expect a sharp rise before mid-year, since fuel was bought earlier. But in the second half of the year, when new batches are purchased, prices may go up. According to our estimates, the increase will be moderate – about 8–10%,” Haidu said.

Despite this, Haidu stressed there is no risk of food shortages in Ukraine, as the agricultural sector has adapted to wartime conditions.

He separately noted that bread prices will also rise gradually due to higher costs for fuel, logistics, and production inputs, but without sudden spikes.

As reported, inflation in Ukraine in March 2026 stood at 1.7% compared to the previous month, and 7.9% year-on-year.