The ‘Easter Basket’ comes into effect in supermarkets from today and will run until Holy Saturday, May 4, at the same time as food shortages continue to squeeze consumers’ disposable income.
The measure is implemented for the second consecutive year, operating in addition to the “Household Basket”, in order to contain the prices of products with increased seasonal demand. It includes 4 food categories that fill the Easter table of consumers: lamb, goat, bun, Easter chocolate eggs and corresponding products.
“In the basic products, such as the Easter bun, the lamb and other Easter products, it seems that the prices will be the same and in some cases they will be lower than last Easter” the Minister of Development, Kostas Skrekas, noted regarding the “basket” , speaking on Tuesday in the First Program. Regarding the price of lamb, Mr. Skrekas has pointed out that the goal is to sell it for 10 euros per kilo and lower.
At the same time, in a survey carried out by IELKA regarding the spending and habits of consumers this Easter, it is estimated that this year’s average expenditure per household will amount to 190 euros, of which 120 euros for groceries and 70 euros for other items such as gifts. For its part, INKA calculated that the Easter table (on the night of the Resurrection and on Easter day) for 6 to 8 people, will cost 355.88 euros this year, an increase of 6% compared to last year.
It is recalled that for the Easter shopping of consumers and especially godparents in their godparents, the “Godfathers’ Basket” in toy stores has come into force since Monday, with a total of 11 businesses having so far posted their lists on the e-katanalotis platform. At the same time, on Thursday, April 25, the festive opening hours of commercial stores begin, which will also be open next Sunday.
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