The end of the carefree May weekend. Drozyzna will hit Poles hard

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May weekend is over. Returning to everyday life on Monday may turn out to be extremely painful, especially when visiting store aisles.

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Double pressure: VAT increase and the effects of spring frosts

With the arrival of a new week, an increase in VAT comes into force, which will inevitably translate into an increase in the prices of many products. As if that were not enough, April frosts caused significant damage to Polish orchards and gardens. Fruit growers are reporting losses of up to 90% in some regions of the country. The consequence will be a significant decrease in the supply of domestic fruit and vegetables, which in turn will result in further price increases.

Higher prices, more difficult consumer choices

The coming weeks will become a real test for the budgets of many Polish households. Rising food prices will force consumers to dig deeper into their wallets. Increases in prices of imported fruit and vegetables may be particularly severe, as their costs are additionally burdened by transport and intermediary margins.

Economists predict that the unfavorable situation on the food market may persist for several months. This is a worrying prediction, given the crucial importance of a nutritious, nutritious diet for health and well-being. High prices of healthy products may encourage many people to reach for cheaper, highly processed products with lower nutritional value.

Potential health and social consequences

Continued prices may have far-reaching consequences for the health and well-being of Polish society. Poorer diet quality increases the risk of obesity, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Children are particularly vulnerable, for whom adequate nutrition is crucial for proper growth and development.

Rising food prices will also affect the poorest members of society, deepening existing social inequalities. For many families, access to healthy, nutritious food will become a luxury. This situation may lead to an increase in social problems such as malnutrition and poverty-related diseases.

Strategies for dealing with high prices

In the face of rising food prices, there are a number of strategies that can help consumers through this difficult period:

The need for systemic solutions

Although individual strategies for dealing with high prices are important, they will not solve the problem on their own. Systemic actions by the government and relevant institutions are necessary to mitigate the effects of price increases, especially for the poorest social groups. This may include increasing social benefits, introducing subsidies for healthy food or supporting domestic agriculture.

The coming months will undoubtedly be a challenge for many Poles. However, thanks to wisdom, solidarity and appropriate support, we are able to survive this difficult time. We cannot let high prices take away our joy of life and health. Together, as a society, we have the strength to face these challenges.

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