Warmer summers, more expensive ice cream: how inflation has impacted the ice cream cone
The average price of this product has risen by 4.1% in one year, driven by the increase in energy and some ingredients.
Heatwaves in Spain have driven up demand for ice cream, but the cost of this treat has also increased due to inflation. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Pesca y Alimentación, the average price of a liter of ice cream is 5.02 euros, a 4.1% increase from last year. Despite this, ice cream consumption has risen by 11.7%. The price hike is attributed to higher energy costs, transportation costs for ingredients, labor costs, and commercial rents.
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