The Organización de Consumidores y Usuarios (OCU) has issued a warning about the rise in prices in supermarkets and large retailers, urging consumers to compare prices in different establishments to minimize the impact on their household economy. This increase mainly affects households with lower economic capacity, which has led the organization to call for measures to prevent negative consequences for consumers.
According to an OCU report, the food that has experienced the largest price increase is eggs, especially size M, which have risen by 25.2%, reaching 2.6 euros per dozen. Although no supply problems have been reported in Spain, the perception of global shortages could be influencing the evolution of the national market.
The OCU has requested authorities to oversee the market to avoid unjustified increases and ensure that prices reflect the real production costs. It is warned that, although the price at origin has slightly increased, speculative factors could be driving this trend, harming consumers.
The avian influenza crisis in the United States could also have an impact, as in some establishments a dozen eggs has reached 12 euros. Size L eggs have increased by 15.4%, floor-raised hens by 20.2%, free-range by 16%, and organic by 6.8%.
This price increase does not seem to be related to an increase in production costs, as seen in previous crises due to rises in feed or energy prices.
