Russia faces a sharp rise in banana prices, crossing 1.4 euros per kilogram
In October of the year, banana prices in Russia surged to 1.43 euros per kilogram for the first time, as reported by Rosstat. Experts attribute the increase to the weakening ruble and supplier procurement costs. The ruble's decline against global currencies in the summer of 2023 impacted the prices of imported goods, including bananas.
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