The Minister of the Economy, Bruno Le Maire. François BOUCHON/Le Figaro
DECRYPTION – While inflation reached 14% in supermarkets in February, the rise will continue, with an expected peak in June.
The government is once again stepping up to fight against the inexorable food inflation. A few weeks after having imposed an “anti-inflation quarter” on the shelves of supermarkets, he draws a new measure. Its objective: to advance the ebb of inflation by a few weeks.
For now, food prices continue their upward trajectory. Inflation reached 14% in supermarkets in February. The rise will continue, with a peak expected in June. In a report published on Monday, the Banque de France forecasts “increased persistence” of this inflation throughout the first half, “capable of being reinforced” in the next weeks.
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The 1is March, manufacturers and distributors have agreed on the prices they will apply for the coming year. Their discussions resulted in a price increase of around 10%, which will gradually be reflected on the shelves by the start of the summer. These annual negotiations are a…
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