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As the energy crisis rages and inflation continues in France, bakers may well be forced to raise the price of their baguettes in order to cover their costs. Explanations.
For all baguette lovers, a bakery in Cagnes-sur-Mer (Alpes-Maritimes) is the best of all the Côte-d’Azur. Wednesday, September 28 in the morning, as usual, there are many people to buy bread. In recent times, customers have seen the price of the baguette increase. “It is not given”, recognizes one of them. However, he means that “everything increases”. Another believes that if the increases continue, she will end up making her own bread at home.
The price of flour has increased by 30%. The boss was therefore forced to increase the price of the baguette by 10 cents, which has just risen to one euro. In this bakery, to have a tradition, it will also be necessary shell out 1.10 euros. With the rise in the price of energy, tariffs could soar. “Unfortunately, to arrive at baguette prices of 1.50 or 1.60 euros, it will not be excessive”, says the baker. His energy contract is coming to an end soon, and the new quotes offered will push him to take measures for his business. It could close half-days.
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