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Crete's food prices surge as dairy products lead wave of increases

Thursday, 1 October 2026/Source: Flashnews/1 min read

Food prices in Crete are climbing due to global supply pressures. Dairy products have increased significantly since 2020, driven by rising oil and natural gas costs, along with disruptions to Ukrainian grain supplies. These upstream pressures have cascaded through supermarket shelves and local restaurants. Tourists dining out or shopping for groceries will notice higher prices, particularly for dairy-dependent foods central to Cretan cuisine such as yogurt, cheese and milk products. Visitors should budget accordingly for these inflationary trends affecting the island's food sector.

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