Food Prices in Israel Skyrocket Nearly 20% Over Four Years, Study Finds
Summarized from i24NEWS English by baba
Food prices in Israel have risen by nearly 20% over the past four years, a rate almost five times higher than in the preceding period, according to a Tel Aviv University study. The research tracked 80 popular products, showing significant increases in neighborhood stores, online, and discount chains. Professor Itai Ater cited a lack of government action and potential price gouging by companies as contributing factors. He stressed that effective government intervention and reforms are necessary to address the escalating cost of living.
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- Food prices in Israel rose by 19.6% in neighborhood stores over the past four years.
- The current price increase rate is nearly five times higher than in the previous four-year period.
- An Elite chocolate bar became 78% more expensive in neighborhood stores, according to the study.
- Shufersal Deal saw a 22.7% price increase over the last four years, compared to 0.6% previously.
- Professor Itai Ater suggested companies may exploit the situation due to a lack of government action.
- The study calls for government mobilization and structural reforms to combat rising costs.
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