Study Finds Israel's 'Basket of Goods' Program Lowers Some Prices but Raises Others, Undermining Savings

First reported by Calcalist · 2 hours ago

What happened

A study by Tel Aviv University found Israel's "Basket of Goods" program cut prices on targeted items but led to price increases in others, potentially offsetting consumer savings. The research analyzed data from over 2,000 stores and found significant price drops at Carrefour but limited effects elsewhere, alongside notable price hikes in many non-program products.

• 01Israel's 'Basket of Goods' program lowered prices of designated products by about 35% at Carrefour stores.
• 02Outside Carrefour, price reductions were minimal, with only about 3% drops in discount chains.
• 03Price increases occurred in many non-basket product categories, some statistically significant.
• 0486 popular non-basket products rose in price by 1.5% in stores and 2% online.
• 05Major supermarket chains set prices nationally, limiting local price competition.
• 06Researchers warn overall consumer savings may be negated by price hikes in other products.

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Arutz ShevaRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Study Finds Israel's 'Basket of Goods' Program Lowers Some Prices but Raises Others, Undermining Savings

WallaCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Study Finds Israel’s Government Food Basket Program Cuts Some Prices but Triggers Broader Price Increases

GlobesUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago

Study Finds Israel’s State Basket Lowers Prices at Carrefour but Raises Others Elsewhere

SrugimRight · Hebrew2 hours ago

Study Finds Israel’s 'Basket of Israel' Lowers Some Prices but Raises Others, Undermining Savings

MakoCenter · Hebrew2 hours ago

Study Finds Israel's 'Basket Program' Cuts Prices on Selected Goods but Raises Others

N12Center · Hebrew2 hours ago

Study Finds Israel's 'Basket Program' Cuts Prices on Selected Goods but Raises Others

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew2 hours ago

Study Finds Carrefour Cuts Prices on Discount Basket but Raises Others, Limiting Overall Savings

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