It will last until June 30 “shopping basket” said the Minister of Development on the air of the radio station “SKY 100.3”, Adonis Georgiades, noting that a provision would be submitted to extend the measure. Mr. Georgiadis emphasized that, as at Christmas, there will be an “Easter basket” and a “cross basket”.

As for the prices of lenten products, taking into account Clean Monday, he stressed that they are lower than last year, and this can be seen from the map published by the ministry together with e-katanalotis.

Referring to the lenten basket in Varvakeyo, he noted that it is 20% cheaper than last year. The minister acknowledged that not all consumers could go to Warwakeyo, but said prices there were driving prices down in the market as a whole.

As for the lagana, he said classics are estimated to cost between €3 and €3.50, an average of 10 cents more than last year. He explained that a “gourmet” lagana would cost about 4.5 euros.

Mr. Georgiadis said the ‘household basket’ appears to be working and has generally led to lower prices. He even pointed out that in January, food inflation in the eurozone showed growth, while in Greece it remained stable.

Answering a question about the date of the elections, he stressed that everyone is working with the scenario of approaching the elections, but without naming a specific date.

Source: APE/MEB