--- title: "Price Map of Ukraine: How Grocery Costs in Supermarkets Changed by August 2026" description: "📉 **Prices in Ukrainian Supermarkets: What Got More Expensive and What Got Cheaper?** As of August 10, 2026, the cost of basic products in Ukrainian stores has been updated. 🍞 **Bread and Cereals:** Complete stability. \"Silpo\" maintains leadership in buckwheat prices, while ATB offers discounts on packaging. 🥚 **Eggs and Oil:** In the refined oil segment, there was a change in the leader for the minimum price. Eggs demonstrate volatility: after a sharp drop in prices in early August, the market is seeking balance. 🛒 **Conclusion:** Most items in the basket are stable, but oil and eggs require closer attention." date: 2026-08-10T13:14:01.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/price-map-of-ukraine-grocery-costs-august-2026 tags: [ukraine-economy, supermarkets, food-prices, inflation, retail] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Price Map of Ukraine: How Grocery Costs in Supermarkets Changed by August 2026 ![Collage of fresh vegetables, fruits, milk, and pickled cucumbers on a blue background, illustrating the change in food prices in Ukrainian supermarkets by August 2026.](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/10/tsenovaya-karta-ukrainy-produkty-avguust-2026/tsenovaya-karta-ukrainy-produkty-avguust-2026-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - Bakery products and cereals demonstrate price stability in August 2026. - In the sunflower oil segment, there was a change in the leader for the minimum price. - Egg prices remain volatile after a sharp decline at the beginning of the month. - Silpo, ATB, and Novus chains use different pricing strategies for basic goods. As of August 10, 2026, Ukrainian retailers have completed updating price tags for basic food products. An analysis of prices in the largest retail chains — Silpo, ATB, Novus, and Auchan — shows that most items in the basic consumer basket demonstrate high price stability. However, in certain categories, such as sunflower oil and eggs, significant fluctuations have been observed due to changes in market conditions. ### Stability in the Cereals and Bakery Segment In the bakery category, complete price stability is recorded. According to monitoring conducted on August 10, prices for main types of bread and pastries have not changed compared to the previous reporting period. This indicates a balanced flour market and stability in the logistics chains of the agricultural sector. In the cereals segment, the Silpo chain confidently maintains leadership in the lowest price for buckwheat. Competition in this sector remains high: packaged buckwheat of the first category at ATB offers the lowest price thanks to an ongoing promotion. Meanwhile, bulk packages (900 g) in Novus and Auchan chains hold the best market price due to special offers, while portioned packages remain stable within the range of 20 hryvnias. ### Price Dynamics for Eggs and Sunflower Oil The most noticeable changes occurred in the segment of protein products and vegetable oils. In the category of refined sunflower oil, there was a change in the leader for the minimum price. If previously one set of players dominated, by August 2026 the situation changed, and consumers gained access to more favorable offers from other chains. The situation with egg prices has also undergone changes. Earlier, in early August, a sharp decrease in cost was observed; however, by mid-month, the market stabilized. Current prices in supermarkets vary depending on the egg category and brand, but overall, the trend towards cheaper prices persists compared to peak values of previous years. ### Contradictory Data When analyzing the price dynamics of eggs, discrepancies arise regarding the dates of fixing changes. According to RBK-Ukraine materials from August 4, a "sharp cheapening" of eggs was recorded. However, the report from August 6 cites data stating that egg prices are around 30 hryvnias, which may indicate market volatility during the week or differences in calculation methodology (for example, comparing with prices from the previous year or current wholesale purchases). As of August 10, the exact figure for the average cost across the country varies depending on the region and specific retailer, requiring consumers to carefully study price tags. ### Regional Features and Retailer Strategies The largest chains use various strategies to maintain customer loyalty. ATB bets on aggressive discounts on essential goods, such as cereals, while Silpo and Auchan focus on optimizing prices for bulk packages. Novus, in turn, offers competitive prices on portioned products aimed at small families. Experts note that the current pricing policy of supermarkets is aimed at minimizing risks for consumers in conditions of an unstable economic situation. Price stability for bread and cereals is a positive signal for the market; however, consumers should monitor the price dynamics of oil and eggs, which remain the most sensitive to external factors. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Eggs have sharply become cheaper: supermarkets updated product prices on August 4](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/ytsya-rizko-podeshevshali-supermarketi-onovili-1785849820.html) - Источник подтверждает динамику снижения цен на яйца в начале августа. - [Buckwheat at 55 UAH and eggs at 30: fresh price tags in supermarkets on August 6](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/grechka-55-grn-ta-ytsya-30-svizhi-tsinniki-1786021850.html) - Источник подтверждает динамику снижения цен на яйца в начале августа. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Did groceries become cheaper in Ukrainian supermarkets in August 2026? **A:** Most items in the basic basket (bread, cereals) demonstrate price stability. Notable changes affected the sunflower oil and egg segments. ### Q: Where is buckwheat the cheapest? **A:** As of August 10, the Silpo chain offers the lowest price for buckwheat, as well as ATB (via promotion) and Novus/Auchan (for bulk packages). ### Q: Why are egg prices unstable? **A:** The egg market demonstrates volatility: after a sharp price drop in early August (August 4-6), the situation continues to change depending on supply and demand.