France’s European neighbors are also experiencing a sharp rise in food prices

In Germany, the basket remains cheaper, but there have also been substantial increases. “France info made a price comparison between French and German supermarkets. At home, overall, food prices have increased by 22 % over one year compared to 16% in France”says Dorothy Lachaud. “Powdered sugar, for example, increased by 120 % compared to U.S. Grated cheese is 58 %, toilet paper, 24 %. But despite all of this still cheaper Oother–Rhine just in France, because the prices were there initially lower”continues the journalist. The other European neighbors are also affected by the phenomenon, “17% increase in the UK. In Italy, pasta is 30% more expensive”.

Measures put in place to combat price increases

But what measures have been put in place by France’s European neighbors to help households? “Spain has made pass VAT on bread, milk, cheese, eggs, fruit and vegetables from 4 to 0 %. Portugal followed its example with zero-rate VAT on basic food products. Greece chose aid targeted also for modest households”concludes Dorothée Lachaud.