New price report. buying by 5.8% more expensive, sweets and fats leading the raise.

According to the latest study "Price index in retail stores" prepared by UCE investigation and the University of WSB Merito, in June 2025 regular purchases in Poland averaged by 5.8% compared to June of the erstwhile year. This is another period in a row, as the dynamics of price growth somewhat accelerates, indicating the continuing cost force in the economy. The analysis of close to 90 1000 retail prices showed that although the overall rate of price growth is moderate, any product categories saw drastic increases, weighing heavy on Polish home budgets.

The largest price increases have been hit by popular products that frequently end up in consumer baskets. On the another hand, the study besides brought any affirmative information – for the first time this year prices fell in 3 key product categories. Experts point to the complex causes of these changes, from global commodity prices to production and distribution costs to the impact of weather conditions and supply chain disruptions. knowing which products cost the fastest and why is crucial for informed management of the home budget in current marketplace realities.

What was most costly in June 2025? costly ranking.

The June price study leaves no illusions – any product groups have increased in the last year at a two-digit rate. The undisputed leader of growth proved to be sweets and desserts, whose prices skyrocketed by an average of 16.1% year-on-year. This is simply a direct consequence of erstwhile increases in the prices of key natural materials specified as sugar and cocoa, as well as an increase in the energy costs essential for production.

The second place in the price ranking were fatty articlesincluding butter, margarine and oils. Their prices increased by 15.7% yt. The increase in butter prices, which has increased by 20.3%, is peculiarly severe for consumers. Dr. Hubert Gąsiński of the University of WSB Merito points out that this increase is due to costly agricultural natural materials, especially milk and oil plants whose prices are subject to strong fluctuations. In addition, this sector is delicate to energy and transport costs, as well as increased exports limiting supply on the home market.

The podium is closing mediums (coffee, tea, alcohol) which cost 14.8%. The main culprit here is coffee – its stock exchange rates exceeded $4 per pound, which means a 100% increase over the year. Although prices on stock exchanges have been falling recently, experts do not anticipate a fast conversion to store prices. The next seats were taken fruit (+1.1.5%), resulting from the lower harvests last year and weather conditions, and non-alcoholic beverages (+10.7%), which are affected by seasonal factors (greater request in the summer) and costs of natural materials, energy and transport.

Why are prices inactive rising? Experts explain the reasons.

A slight acceleration of price dynamics in June, to 5.8%, at 5.7% in May and 5.6% in April, is simply a signal that inflationary pressure, although lower than the peak, is inactive felt. Dr Hubert Gąsiński emphasizes that the main reasons are the persisting high production and distribution costs. Entrepreneurs are inactive facing higher bills for energy, transport and wage pressure, which they must shift to consumers.

An crucial origin is besides expensive natural materials in planet markets. An example of coffee, cocoa, sugar or dairy and oil products shows how global price trends straight influence what we see on store shelves in Poland. Prices of fruit and vegetables are importantly affected weather conditions and the size of the harvest, which is peculiarly evident for fruit whose prices in June were derived from last year's lower harvest.

UCE investigation experts and WSB University Merito besides pay attention to consequences of prior inflationwhich are inactive resonating in the economy, and disturbances in global supply chainswhich may lead to a simplification in supply and an increase in the prices of certain goods. In the case of fatty products, Dr. Gąsiński besides points to increased exports, which may restrict the availability of products on the home market, further undercutting their prices.

There's good news. These products sank in June.

Despite the overall price increase, the June study brought any affirmative information. For the first time this year prices fell in as many as 3 product categories among 17 respondents. The largest decrease was recorded in the group bulk products, specified as sugar and flour – their prices were lower by 4.6% year-on-year.

Symbolic but notable price drops have besides affected personal hygiene products and vegetables. In both these categories prices were reduced by 0.5% compared to June 2024. Dr Marek Szymański of the University of WSB Merito comments that although in the past, for example in July 2024, price decreases in 4 categories were observed, the overall rate of price increase was lower (3.9%). At present, there is simply a large variation in price developments between the different segments of the market.

The fact that prices have fallen in 3 categories simultaneously may propose a change in trends on the market, although experts approach this cautiously. This may be a consequence of local marketplace factors, promotion or increased supply of certain products. Nevertheless, this means real savings for consumers erstwhile buying circumstantial articles, which is simply a affirmative signal in the face of costly sweets or fats.

What does that mean for your wallet? applicable implications.

The increase in prices by 5.8% per year means that for the same basket of basic products which we bought in June 2024 for 100 PLN, in June 2025 we had to pay on average 105 PLN and 80 grosz. Although this rate is importantly lower than the inflation summit, it inactive represents a real burden for home budgets, especially as it concerns primary products.

Increases in categories specified as sweets, fats and drugs are peculiarly noticeable. These products, although not always necessary, are frequently part of regular buying and their double-digit price increases rapidly translate into higher bills. On the another hand, the drop in prices of sugar, flour, vegetables or individual hygiene products gives any relief and shows that it is worth tracking prices and looking for promotions in these categories.

For consumers, informed planning of purchases is crucial. Knowing the categories with the biggest increases, you might consider reducing their consumption or looking for cheaper substitutes. It is besides worth utilizing loyalty programs and promotions offered by commercial networks, which can aid offset any of the price increases. The persistent cost force suggests that although overall inflation may stay moderate, price volatility of individual products will proceed to be significant.