Ukraine will definitely have bread, but its price will rise - media

Bread prices in Ukraine will rise even if the harvest is good, due to rising costs of key production inputs.

This is reported by AgroPortal.

According to expert Boris Shestopalov, the cost of bread is being driven up by rising prices for electricity, fuel, fertilizers, and packaging, as well as additional business expenses related to energy security and infrastructure protection.

"There is a need to ensure not only our own energy security but also the physical protection of energy infrastructure," he noted.

Support for the industry in frontline territories remains a sensitive issue. It needs to be more diversified in terms of distance from the front line—both in terms of humanitarian aid and procurement.

According to experts, by the end of 2026, bread and other staple foods could rise in price by another 20–25% compared to last year.

At the same time, a sharp jump in prices is not expected in the near future, as grain stocks remain stable and there are currently no critical issues with crops.