--- title: "Food prices in Ukraine on August 19: what got cheaper in Auchan and what became more expensive in ATB" description: "On August 19, food prices were updated in Ukrainian supermarkets. Buckwheat and eggs became cheaper at Auchan, oil at ATB, but milk became more expensive. Price overview in Silpo, Novus, and ATB." date: 2026-08-19T14:56:05.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/food-prices-in-ukraine-august-19-2026-en tags: [ukraine-economy, supermarkets, food-prices, inflation, atb, silpo, ashan] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Food prices in Ukraine on August 19: what got cheaper in Auchan and what became more expensive in ATB ![Infographic of rising food prices in Ukraine: apple, chicken, bread, and pasta with an upward arrow](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/19/tseny-na-produkty-v-ukraine-19-avgusta-2026/tseny-na-produkty-v-ukraine-19-avgusta-2026-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - The price of buckwheat decreased at Auchan due to a change in manufacturer, as well as the price of eggs. - Toast bread and oil became cheaper at ATB, but the milk promotion ended. - Novus and Auchan offer discounts on large milk packages. - Buckwheat prices remain stable in most chains. As of August 19, 2026, the Ukrainian food market is experiencing another phase of price adjustment. Major retailers — Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan — have updated their price lists for essential goods. Monitoring shows that this time the price dynamics are uneven: while some categories, such as buckwheat and oil, demonstrate stability or a decrease, others, in particular dairy products and eggs, require buyers to carefully choose between chains. ### Bakery products and cereals: retailers' strategies In the bread category, an interesting diversification of offers is observed. The ATB chain decided to lower the cost of toast bread, betting on popular breakfast items. At the same time, Auchan replenished its range with specialized products, bringing diabetic bread back to the shelves, which is important for buyers with special dietary needs. The situation in the cereals segment is also changing: prices for buckwheat groats in most chains remain stable, however, a price reduction has been recorded at Auchan. Experts link this to a change in supplier, which allowed the retailer to offer a more competitive price without compromising quality. ### Dairy market and eggs: searching for the best price The most noticeable changes occurred in the dairy products segment. The promotional policies of the chains differ radically: ATB's discount on milk has ended, leading to higher price tags compared to the previous week. Conversely, Novus and Auchan have activated offers for large milk packages, offering reduced prices for bulk packaging. The assortment in the chicken egg category has also been adjusted. According to monitoring data, Auchan currently holds the lowest price on egg products, offering buyers the most favorable purchase conditions. ### Oil and meat products In the vegetable oil category, a key position in the Ukrainian market, a price decrease has been recorded in the ATB chain. Other major players, including Silpo and Novus, have maintained their preliminary promotional offers, not changing their current pricing policy. In the meat segment, represented in the infographic, high volatility is observed. Prices for chicken fillet and pork remain sensitive to logistics costs, however, at the moment, no significant price jumps for basic types of meat have been recorded, which makes it possible to plan the weekly budget. ### Contradictory data When analyzing sources, discrepancies were found in the assessment of buckwheat price dynamics. While the current monitoring from August 19 points to price stability in most chains and a decrease in Auchan, archival data and contextual sources (for example, UNIAN reports for previous periods) reported a sharp 50% increase in buckwheat prices over a month. This may indicate that the market is in a correction phase after a peak growth, or that the monitoring data for August 19 covers only part of the assortment where the price has already stabilized. Buyers are advised to check current price tags in specific stores, as regional differences can be significant. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Prices went in different directions: what got cheaper and more expensive in supermarkets on August 19](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/tsini-pishli-rizni-boki-shcho-podeshevshalo-1787151192.html) - Основной источник данных о ценах в АТБ, Сильпо, Novus и Ашан на 19 августа. - [Food prices in supermarkets on August 18: price tag update](https://novosti.ua/economic/tseny-na-produkty-18-avgusta-yaytsa-podorozhali-moloko-desheveet) - Дополнительный контекст по обновлению ценников. - [Cheap buckwheat is not available everywhere, and price tags reach 119 UAH: supermarket price overview on August 12](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/desheva-grechka-e-vsyudi-tsinniki-syagayut-1786542054.html) - Основной источник данных о ценах в АТБ, Сильпо, Novus и Ашан на 19 августа. - [Buckwheat in Ukrainian supermarkets increased in price by 50% over a month, – UNIAN monitoring](https://www.unian.net/economics/agro/grechka-rezko-podorozhala-skolko-stoit-1-kg-grechki-v-ukraine-13359453.html) - Подтверждено по источнику unian.net ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Where is it cheapest to buy eggs right now? **A:** As of August 19, the Auchan chain offers the lowest price on eggs. ### Q: Did milk become more expensive at ATB? **A:** Yes, the milk promotion ended at ATB, which led to an increase in price tags compared to previous periods. ### Q: Why did buckwheat become cheaper at Auchan? **A:** The decrease in the cost of buckwheat groats at Auchan is due to a change in the product manufacturer.