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It’s a long weekend, and Poles are devoting themselves to May Day pleasures – meetings with loved ones, barbecues and relaxing in the bosom of nature. However, the carefree life will not last long. Experts warn that returning to reality on Monday may be painful, especially when visiting a store.
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Double blow: VAT and the effects of frost
At the beginning of the week, the VAT increase comes into force, which will translate into an increase in the prices of many products. As if that wasn’t enough, the recent frosts hit Polish orchards and gardens hard. Fruit growers report losses of up to 90% in some regions. This means lower supply and further increases, especially for vegetables and fruit.
More expensive purchases, more difficult choices
The coming weeks will be a test for the budgets of many Polish families. More expensive food will force us to dig deeper into our pockets. Increases in imported fruit and vegetables may be particularly severe as they are burdened with additional transport and intermediary costs.
Economists predict that the difficult situation on the food market may last for months. This is concerning, given the importance of a nutritious diet. High prices for healthy products may encourage many people to choose cheaper, processed products with lower nutritional value.
Health and social consequences
Long-term prices may have serious consequences for the health and well-being of Poles. A poorer diet means a higher risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases. Children are particularly vulnerable, for whom proper nutrition is crucial for proper development.
Price increases will also hit the poorest people and families, deepening social inequalities. For many, access to healthy food will become a luxury. This can lead to an increase in problems such as malnutrition and poverty-related diseases.
How to survive high prices?
Although the situation is difficult, we are not helpless. Here are some ways to deal with rising food prices:
The need for systemic solutions
Although individual strategies are important, they will not solve the problem of high prices on their own. Systemic actions are needed on the part of the government and institutions that will alleviate the effects of the increases on the poorest. This may be an increase in social benefits, subsidies for healthy food or support for domestic agriculture.
The coming months will be a challenge for many of us. However, with wisdom, solidarity and the right support, we can survive this difficult time. Let’s not let high prices take away our joy of life and health. Together we can do it.
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