IELKA: Supermarket prices remain stable in August
Supermarket product prices in Greece remained largely stable in August 2025, showing only a slight monthly increase of 0.18% compared to July, according to new research by the Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA).
The study, conducted across major supermarket chains, revealed that overall prices rose by 0.78% during the rolling 12-month period (September 2024–August 2025) compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, school supply prices in August 2025 were slightly lower than in the same period last year, marking a 0.70% decline.
Key findings from the IELKA report include:
Annual trend: Inflation in supermarket chains stood at 1.59% in August 2025 compared to August 2024, continuing a gradual slowdown observed over the past three months.
Monthly trend: Prices remained virtually unchanged from July 2025, with only a 0.18% increase.
12-month outlook: A modest 0.78% rise was recorded over the rolling 12-month period.
Overall, mild inflationary pressures of 1.27% were recorded in the first eight months of 2025. IELKA noted that these pressures were mainly driven by international increases in the prices of raw materials, including cocoa, meat, and coffee.
