Lemon, Cucumber and Cocoa: What Became More Expensive in May 2025

According to data published by Geostat, in May 2025 some of the sharpest price increases were observed in essential products within the consumer basket. The most notable was lemon, whose price rose by nearly 85 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. It was followed by cucumber with a 56 percent increase, and kiwi ranked third with annual inflation of 53 percent. These levels show that specific goods experienced much stronger inflationary pressure than the average rate suggests.

Other products also recorded remarkable changes. Cocoa, a key ingredient in confectionery and processed foods, saw a 26 percent increase. Interestingly, the price of ice cream rose by 25 percent – a notable jump for a product typically seen as stable. Cabbage prices rose by 27 percent, and potatoes became 17 percent more expensive, affecting staple food costs directly.

Coffee drinkers were not spared either, with ground coffee prices up by 20 percent. Medical expenses also increased, with the cost of visiting a therapist up by 14 percent – one of the essential services where price hikes are felt immediately in household budgets.

On the flip side, some products saw considerable price reductions. Green beans became nearly 49 percent cheaper, apples dropped by 18 percent, while plums and peaches saw reductions of around 13 to 15 percent. It is also interesting to note that the trend of declining prices for consumer electronics continued: computers were 11 percent cheaper, and washing machines followed a similar trend. Gasoline prices also dropped by 10 percent, easing transport-related expenses.

The May inflation figures, based on products in the official consumer basket by Geostat, reveal that price dynamics were far from uniform. Some goods experienced sharp increases, while others declined notably. This disparity matters more than headline inflation rates suggest, as everyday spending often shifts in response to changes in exactly these specific items.