経済｜10月の食品値上げラッシュについて / Economy | The Surge in Food Prices in October

Summary

In October 2023, according to Teikoku Databank, the number of food and beverage items, primarily for household use, that have increased in price reached 3,024, with an average price increase rate of 17%.

This marks an increase of 100 items compared to the same month last year, resulting in a year-on-year rise for 10 consecutive months. This price increase has surpassed 3,000 items for the first time in six months since April, reflecting the ongoing inflation situation. While a temporary “pause” is expected as we approach the end of the year, future trends will be closely monitored.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Log: What do you think about the recent food price increases? It seems like they’re going up quite a bit.
Chako: Really? They’re increasing that much? Why is that?
Log: It’s mainly due to rising costs of raw materials and logistics.
Chako: I see! But why are so many items going up in price?
Log: This time, there have been price hikes on 3,024 items, many of which are things we use at home.
Navi: This continuous increase compared to last year means it’s becoming a bigger burden for consumers.

Admin’s Note

This article discusses the recent increase in food prices, which has now reached 3,024 items as of October. This information directly impacts our daily lives and deserves attention, especially since it affects household grocery expenses. As mentioned in the conversation between Chako and Log, many people are already feeling the effects of rising raw material and logistics costs. Although we may experience a temporary pause in price increases as we approach the end of the year, it’s important to continue monitoring the trends in prices. We should keep a close eye on how these changes will affect our lives.