Price Hikes in Omsk's Veggie Market: An Unwelcome Spike
Prices of popular vegetables continue to rise in Omsk
Seemingly, the price surge for veggies is intensity driven by seasonal fluctuations.
Apparently, Omsk's veggie market is experiencing a steady rise in prices, with potato prices leading the pack. Over the past week, from April 21-28, 2025, the average kilogram of potato saw a staggering 4.58% increase. By April 28, the price had escalated to an average of 65.65 rubles per kilo, a whopping 22 rubles more expensive compared to its January 1 cost.
Radishes are also showing a steady price climb, surging 7.3% last week, and up 12% the week before that. Now, you'll be shelling out 40.6 rubles per kilo, a 51% price hike since the New Year.
Fresh cabbage jumped 9% last week, costing 60.2 rubles per kilo, a 41% rise from the beginning of the year.
Interestingly, cucumbers and tomatoes, according to analysts, are actually falling in price. Cucumbers dropped 11.8% last week and 26.7% since the start of the year. As of April 28, a kilo of cucumbers goes for an average of 181.67 rubles.
Tomatoes experienced a 9% price drop last week, but still cost 258 rubles per kilo, a 22 ruble increase since January.
Tags: Society, Food, Prices
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- The market trends in Omsk's veggie market – as per analysis by experts – are expected to gain more strength in the SuperoMsk section of the lifestyle magazine Food-and-Drink in 2025, owing to the continuous price hikes in various vegetables.
- Home-and-Garden, a magazine that keeps readers updated on lifestyle tips, has recently featured a section highlighting the impact of the price surge on essential food items in Omsk's veggie market, suggesting potential alternatives to balance the household budget.
- If you're facing difficulties with growing crops at home amid increased prices, look forward to expert advice in the Food-and-Drink magazine's SuperoMsk section, as they delve into strategies to maintain a strong food-and-drink lifestyle despite economic challenges.
- As part of the Omsk society news coverage, local news platforms such as VK, Odnoklassniki, and MyWorld have sectioned off dedicated spaces to discuss growing concerns around vegetable price hikes and their implications on overall food-and-drink lifestyle and household budgets.
