Food Prices Fall in September – The Newspaper Business
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Now new inflation figures come from Statistics Sweden. Image: Adam Ihse/TT
Food prices continued down in September. They fell by 0.8 percent compared to August.
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Inflation Trends in Sweden
The latest figures from Statistics Sweden reveal a continuing downward trend in food prices. A 0.8% decrease in September follows a similar decline in August. This is a notable development, as food price inflation has been a major contributor to the overall cost of living increases experienced in Sweden over the past year.
| Month | Food Price Change (%) | Overall Inflation Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | -0.5 | 2.3 |
| September 2025 | -0.8 | 2.0 |
Impact on Consumers
Falling food prices offer some relief to Swedish consumers who