Eggs, fuel and clothing: what saw the biggest price rises in the Mykolaiv region in March

In March 2026, fuel, clothing and certain food items saw the sharpest price rises in the Mykolaiv region, whilst the overall rate of price inflation reached its highest level since the start of the year.

This is according to data from the regional statistics office, as reported by NikVesti.

Price changes in March 2026 in the Mykolaiv region. Infographic: Regional Statistics Office

Inflation in the region’s consumer market in March stood at 1.8% compared to February. By way of comparison: prices rose by 0.8% in January and by 1.4% in February. On an annual basis (March 2026 compared to March 2025), the consumer basket rose in price by 8.2%.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages rose in price by 1% over the month. The biggest price increases were for millet — up 17.1%, eggs — up 7.9%, and butter — up 6.4%.

Prices for vegetables, fish and fish products, sunflower oil, buckwheat, bread and poultry also rose by 1.6–3.9%. Alcohol and tobacco products rose in price by a total of 0.8%: alcohol by 1.5% and tobacco products by 0.4%.

Price changes in March 2026 in the Mykolaiv region. Infographic: Regional Statistics Office

At the same time, some staple foods became cheaper. In particular: pasta — by 4.9%, pork and rice — by 2.9%, lard — by 1.3%, and fruit — by up to 1.1%. Meanwhile, milk prices remained stable.

Consumers saw the most significant rise in costs in the clothing and footwear category — prices jumped by 14.7%.

Transport costs also rose significantly — by an average of 5.2%. The main reason was a sharp rise in fuel prices: diesel rose by 20.8%, A-95 petrol by 11.2%, A-92 petrol by 10.9%, and liquefied petroleum gas for vehicles by 8.9%. At the same time, transport fares rose: rail travel became 8.7% more expensive, and road passenger transport 5.7%.

In the communications sector, prices rose by 2.4%, primarily due to a 3.8% increase in mobile phone tariffs. Pharmaceutical products became approximately 1% more expensive.

Price changes in March 2026 in the Mykolaiv region. Infographic: Regional Statistics Office

Compared to last year, the structure of inflation has changed. Whilst eggs were the main driver of price growth in March 2025, fuel, bread and manufactured goods—particularly clothing and footwear—are now the key drivers.

Although vegetable prices rose by 3.9% in March, the rate of increase has slowed significantly: in January and February, prices rose by more than 12–14%.

It was previously reported that in February, vegetables, fruit and services, particularly taxis and mobile communications, saw the sharpest price rises in the Mykolaiv region.