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While the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reports that global food prices reached a year-long low in January 2026, dropping 0.6 percent year-on-year, the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) entity has yet to experience this relief. Local consumer protection associations report that domestic prices remain high, often driven by rising energy costs like gas.
Ferida Kulovic, head of the "Potrosac" association in Kakanj, noted that consumers continue to struggle with financial hardship. She highlighted the soaring costs of fruits and vegetables, pointing specifically to spinach, which now ranges from 8 to 10 Bosnian marks (approximately €4.09 to €5.11). This rivals the cost of meat, while grapes have climbed to between 9 and 12 marks (approx. €4.60 to €6.14), making them unaffordable for many pensioners.
Redzo Omerbasic, head of the "Odzak Consumer Club," stated that while some stabilization is occurring due to declining purchasing power, the overall situation remains concerning. He noted that although chicken and flour prices have leveled out due to market surpluses, other staples have seen dramatic spikes. For instance, beef prices have tripled over the last two years, rising from 10 or 12 marks (approx. €5.11 to €6.14) to 30 marks (approx. €15.34).
Omerbasic criticized the country's reliance on imports and the neglect of domestic agriculture and livestock fattening. He warned that food prices will likely continue to follow the upward trajectory of energy and electricity costs, further straining the budgets of Bosnian citizens.
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