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Economy · Full coverage

Holiday Shopping Basket Prices Drop 1% Annually, But Rise Significantly Since Pre-War

How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

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By הילי קרן

First reported by Mako · 15 hours ago

What happened

A Consumer Council survey found that the average holiday shopping basket price has decreased by 1% from last year but is up 7% compared to before the war. Rami Levy is the cheapest chain, while Super Yuda is the most expensive, with significant price variations for individual items.

  • 01Holiday shopping basket prices are down 1% year-over-year but up 7% since pre-war.
  • 02Avocado prices surged 31%, while wine and honey also saw increases.
  • 03Rami Levy is the cheapest supermarket chain; Super Yuda is the most expensive.
  • 04Significant price differences exist for individual products between chains.
  • 05Some items like cereals and canned tomatoes have become cheaper.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

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People
Nir Barkat
OrganizationsConsumers Council, Rami Levy, Super Yuda, Neto Saving in the Neighborhood, Victory, Neto Saving, Pri Ha'aretz Supermarket, Carrefour Hyper

Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

MakoCenter · Hebrew15 hours ago
Holiday Shopping Basket Prices Drop 1% Annually, But Rise Significantly Since Pre-War
N12Center · Hebrew15 hours ago
Holiday Shopping Basket Prices Drop 1% Annually, Rise 7% Since Pre-War

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