Food basket costs reach record high as spaghetti, pasta, and tuna prices surge

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The cost of a monitored food basket reached a new record high of 257.95 euros this week. Spaghetti, spiral pasta, and canned tuna saw the largest price increases. The food basket, tracked by DECO PROteste, rose by 1.16% in the past week. Since the start of 2026, prices have increased by 6.67%. Ongoing Middle East conflict and recent storms are cited as potential factors for further food price hikes.


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