Greek supermarket inflation at +0.39% in June 2026

Inflation in Greek supermarkets saw a modest increase of 0.39% in June 2026 when compared to the same month in the previous year, according to research by the Institute of Retail Consumer Goods (IELKA).

While the monthly price index showed a decrease of 0.29% from May to June 2026, the cumulative 12-month period from July 2025 to June 2026 registered a 1.56% rise. Of the 23 product categories analyzed, 14 experienced price hikes, while 9 saw price reductions.

Significant price decreases were noted in pet food (-5.56%), breakfast items and beverages (-2.60%), frozen foods (-2.53%), detergents and cleaning supplies (-2.02%), and stationery, cosmetics, and personal hygiene items (-1.06%). IELKA attributes these reductions to market normalization and decreased producer prices for certain goods.

Conversely, the categories with the largest price increases included cold cuts (+4.80%), ready meals (+3.91%), baby and children's food (+3.62%), dairy and refrigerated juices (+3.59%), and water, soft drinks, and juices (+3.37%). The institute suggests that the broader containment of supermarket prices is due to factors such as sustained inflation control, high inventory turnover in large stores, and the growing influence of private label products, which offer wider selections and have seen increased sales.