... are a traditional homemade dish; thus, their cost is particularly significant for understanding real inflation. Why Are Prices Rising? The price increase for products in 2025 is linked to several key factors: Rising dairy prices – The increase in butter prices is directly related to rising costs of milk and livestock feed. Fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate – Imported ingredients, such as feed and fertilizers, have become more expensive. Logistics costs – Rising transportation expenses also ...

... Housing prices: increased 16 times. Tobacco products: price of a pack of cigarettes increased 27 times. Food products: significant price increase for basic food items. How Have Prices for Food and Essential Goods Changed? Product Price in 2001 (rub.) Price in 2024 (rub.) Growth Eggs (dozen) 19 117 6.2 times Chicken meat (1 kg) 57 227 4 times Butter (200 g) 14 244 17.4 times Gasoline AI-95 (1 liter) 9 61 6.7 times The sharp increase in prices for essential goods can be attributed not only to inflation but also to tax burdens, changes in production and transportation costs, as well as ...