As of Friday, August 7, 2026, the Ukrainian food market shows signs of stabilization with minimal fluctuations in the basic basket. Monitoring of the largest retail chains conducted by RBC-Ukraine showed that there was no global price spike, although consumers are noting targeted adjustments to the cost of certain product categories.
Egg segment: minimal upward adjustments
The most noticeable changes this week were recorded in the egg category. In the Auchan chain, the price of one egg increased by 10 kopecks. A similar trend is observed in the Silpo chain, where the cost of a packaged dozen increased by 11 kopecks. Despite these changes, experts note that the growth remains insignificant and does not radically affect the overall cost of the food basket. In the portion packaging segment (400–450 g), prices remain in the familiar range of 21 to 25 hryvnias.
Buckwheat and bread: stability and advantageous promotions
In the category of grain products, the Silpo chain retains the leading position in terms of the lowest price for buckwheat. At the same time, the Novus chain offers the best price for a 900 g volume for online shoppers. It is important to note that this promotion is valid until August 19, 2026, making the purchase of grains online more advantageous at the moment. In the bakery segment, prices remain unchanged, which indicates stability in this category against the backdrop of inflationary expectations.
Vegetable oil: price threshold held
In the segment of refined vegetable oil with a volume of 0.5 liters, the price threshold is holding at the level of the previous day. Promotional offers on oil remain in force, allowing consumers not to overpay for this basic product. Experts link such stability to the seasonal sunflower harvest and the effective logistics of retail chains.
Contradictory data
While RBC-Ukraine reports a targeted increase in egg prices and stability in other categories, some sources indicate that buckwheat allegedly "sharply became cheaper" after the weekend. However, a detailed analysis shows that this is more likely due to marketing promotions in individual chains rather than a global price drop. Thus, the version of a sharp drop in buckwheat prices requires clarification and may be related to local offers rather than general market dynamics.
Outlook for August 2026
Analysts forecast that during August 2026, prices for basic products will remain relatively stable. It is expected that the seasonal harvest of vegetables and fruits will help curb price growth on fresh products. However, consumers should be attentive to promotions and discounts, which can significantly reduce the cost of the basket.
