The price of the essential food cabal has rose again, reflecting the pressure of inflation on daily consumer products. According to the Deco Proteste report, released in March 2025, the value of the Kabbish of 63 essential food products rose 1.49 euros last week, setting in 238 euros. This price variation, although moderate, represents another chapter in the escalation of costs that affect Portuguese families since the beginning of 2022.
Increase in recent prices
Comparison with the previous week shows an increase of 0.63% in the price of Kabaz, with a difference of 1.83 euros since the beginning of the year. These values show a growing trend, which has been observed throughout 2025. However, last year’s analysis shows an even more significant climb, with Cabaz feeding to record an increase of 4.54 euros compared to March 6, 2024, ie a 1.94%rise.
Comparison with the period prior to the war
When analyzing the period since the beginning of the war in Ukraine, the numbers become even more alarming. Since January 5, 2022, the price of Essential Food Cabaz has increased by 50.3 euros, which is equivalent to an increase of 26.8%. This impact has been felt by many families, who face a continuous increase in food costs.
Products with significant increases
Among the most outstanding products, salmon is one of those that registered the highest climb since the beginning of 2025, with an increase of 16%. Although Deco Proteste has not specified the reasons for this climb, factors such as supply scarcity and higher production costs may be contributing to this variation.
Increase in coffee and olive oil
Another significant increase was the ground roasted coffee, which rose 19% in the last week. This sharp increase puts additional pressure on families, especially those that depend on coffee as an essential product in their daily consumption. Coffee is undoubtedly one of the items most affected by the price climbing.
Olive oil has also registered a 16% increase in recent days, reflecting the general trend of pricing on food products. Oil, being a key product in Portuguese food, is becoming increasingly expensive, which worries consumers who depend on it for their daily kitchen.
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Cabaz Essential Food Monitored
Essential Food Cabaz Monitoring by Deco Proteste includes products from various categories, such as meat, frozen, fruits and vegetables, dairy, grocery store and fish. The report follows the prices of everyday basic products, such as Peru, chicken, carapau, hake, onion, potato, carrot, banana, apple, orange, rice, spaghetti, sugar, hambre, milk, cheese and butter.
Impact on daily consumer products
These increases have an impact on a wide range of daily consumer products, reflecting directly on the families’ budget. The analysis of these products is crucial to realize the impact of inflation on the purchasing power of the Portuguese. Since early 2025, prices have been rising in various sectors, and food has been one of the most affected areas.
Complete Deco Proteste report
In addition, the full report of offers detailed information about the evolution of each product in the food cabaz. The Association has also provided an Excel file with detailed data, allowing consumers to follow closely to follow price fluctuations and make more informed decisions about their purchases.
Changes in consumer habits
In the face of these increases, many Portuguese families are reviewing their consumer habits. The pressure on the family budget has led to changes in food choices, with many consumers looking for cheaper alternatives or reducing the amount of products purchased.
Alternatives to reduce costs
To try to reduce the impact of inflation, some consumers choose to buy more essential foods, such as rice or beans, which have greater durability. Others look for white brands or lower costs, especially in fresh products such as fruits and vegetables.
Promotions and Seasonal Discounts
Another factor that can help alleviate costs are promotions and seasonal discounts. For periods such as Easter or Christmas, consumers have the opportunity to take advantage of discount campaigns, which can help balance the budget and relieve the impact of price increases.
The impact of increases on the family budget
However, it is important to note that, despite promotions, price increases in essential food cabaz remain a reality. The climbing prices of basic products reflects a broader trend of inflationary pressure, which affects all sectors of the economy.
Portuguese families are facing a difficult scenario, in which price increases in essential foods can have a significant impact on quality of life. The constant climbing of prices requires constant adaptation from consumers, who need to find ways to balance their family budget in a growing cost context.
Continuous Monitoring by Deco Proteste
Finally, continuous price monitoring by Deco Proteste is essential so that consumers can track variations and adjust their purchases in order to minimize the impacts of inflation, given essential foods. The association will continue to make regular reports available to help families make more informed decisions and better manage their budget.
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