Inflation in Greek supermarkets stood at 1.3% in Feb. 2026, according to a study by the Institute for Retail Consumer Goods Research (IELKA). Compared with Jan. 2026, the price index fell by 0.19%, while the rolling 12-month period from March 2025 to Feb. 2026 shows a cumulative increase of 1.55%.

The IELKA survey highlights notable price shifts across product categories. The largest year-on-year price decreases were recorded in:

• Detergents and cleaning products: -6.29%
• Pet food and supplies: -5.39%
• Disposable household and party items: -3.02%
• Toilet paper, cosmetics, and personal care items: -2.79%
• Grocery foods: -2.53%

The study attributes these declines to market stabilization and reductions in producer prices for certain goods, with detergents, cleaning products, and dry grocery items experiencing the sharpest drops.
On the other hand, the greatest price increases in Feb. 2026 compared with February 2025 were seen in:

• Fresh meats: +8.88%
• Fresh fruits and vegetables: +7.89%
• Cold cuts: +5.79%
• Biscuits, chocolates, and sweets: +5.51%
• Fresh and frozen dough products: +3.66%

Notably, the rate of increase for meat and chocolate has eased significantly compared with previous months.

The rise in fresh meat prices reflects two main factors: international price increases for imported items, particularly beef, due to a reduced livestock supply, and outbreaks of animal diseases affecting key farming regions in Greece, especially lamb and goat.

Meanwhile, higher prices for fresh fruits and vegetables are linked to adverse weather conditions in Jan. and Feb. 2025, including heavy rainfall and flooding that impacted crop yields.

This mixed trend indicates a market gradually adjusting after the inflationary pressures of previous months, with price decreases in everyday essentials helping to temper the overall rise in supermarket costs.