Although according to an Insee study, inflation is declining in 2024, certain products have nevertheless seen their prices increase significantly. Here is everything you need to know about these everyday ingredients and our tips for easily replacing them.
After two years of sharp increases, inflation is returning to a more sustainable level, according to a latest report from INSEE. Published this Wednesday, January 15, 2025, the study showed that consumer prices last year were lower than in 2023, with average inflation for the year standing at “+2.0% after two years marked by high inflation: +4.9% in 2023 and +5.2% in 2022”. However, despite this good news for the finances of the French, certain everyday products have seen their prices rise. skyrocketed last year. First in line: olive oil and chocolate. Here is everything you need to know about these foods and our tips for easily replacing them.
Alternatives to olive oil
According to INSEE, this flagship product of everyday cooking has been particularly subject to a price increase. Olive oil saw its selling price jump 28.3% over twelve months compared to last year. The reason? A drop in supply which impacted the market by pushing up prices. Due to the droughts suffered by producing countries such as Spain and Italy, production fell sharply and this was reflected in the selling price. As explained by Hélène Lasserre, director…
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