OCU reveals the biggest price changes in Spain: What costs more and what costs less

Spain's shopping basket has seen notable price changes in recent months, with some items becoming significantly more expensive while others have seen reductions. According to the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU), 29 categories of goods and services have become more than 5% pricier in the past year, while only three have decreased in price by that amount.

The annual inflation rate in Spain reached 4.9% in September, the highest since February 2023. Food prices have been particularly affected, with fresh berries soaring by 47.4%, eggs up 12.3%, and citrus fruit 15.1% more expensive. Transportation costs have also changed, with train fares falling by 11.2% and air travel up 15.3%. Housing-related expenses contributed to inflation, with a 7.2% annual increase in the housing category, including water, electricity, and gas costs.

Despite the overall inflation, there are some exceptions. Passenger rail transport prices dropped by 11.2%, and newspapers became 5.9% cheaper. Other items that saw price reductions include sports equipment, coffee and substitutes, and video game equipment. However, the widespread price pressure remains evident as 29 categories registered annual increases of more than 5% and only three fell by that amount.