Food prices
Mango season opens with a 70% collapse in yield – and prices will soar
The 2026 season opens under the shadow of extreme weather volatility that led to severe damage to the blossoming. Despite rigid demand, the low quantities will skyrocket prices in retail chains.
The annoying truth behind the illusion of the low dollar
Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked
How to host perfectly at home – without working hard in the kitchen
Is Israel’s notorious cost of living really that high?
A slew of economic factors have landed the Jewish state in a fairly expensive position – but how does it compare to other countries?
Israel's Consumer Price Index rises by 0.2%, lower than forecast
The Central Bureau of Statistics did observe a staggering 11% rise in prices of fresh fruit, while prices of vegetables dropped 2.9%.
Netanyahu must focus on lowering Israel's cost of living - editorial
We can only hope that the prime minister and his new committee will use this opportunity to focus on seriously tackling the issue that clearly tops the national agenda for most Israelis.
Gas, milk prices continue to rise
The increases are the latest in a series of recent price hikes.
The cost of living continues to rise despite gov't promises - editorial
As the government prepares to pass the budget, it should not forget its pledge to voters before the last election to rein in the cost of living.
Israeli Consumer Price Index rises 0.8%, almost double the forecast
A series of Israeli companies and importers have announced significant price hikes in recent weeks.
Carrefour's Israel launch could spark much-needed market competition
Recent import reforms have paved the way for the international retail giant to potentially revolutionize the Israeli market.
Forget judicial reform – make life in Israel affordable - editorial
The issue occupying Israelis’ minds above all others isn’t the judicial reform, personal safety or even Iran’s pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Milk prices rise by 9.28%, increase to double over the next three years
Smotrich proud of cutting the price hike in half, neglects to mention that the other half will eventually come into effect, per his deal with dairy manufacturers.
Smotrich’s last-second push to curb Israeli dairy price hike breaks industry agreement
The move may lead to a shortage of certain dairy staples in Israel as the Jewish holiday of Shavuot approaches.
