Brest Shoppers Reel from 'Shocking' Apple Prices Up to 12 Rubles Per Kilo

BREST, Belarus – Shoppers in Brest are expressing growing alarm over the soaring prices of essential produce, as a recent video from a local Green supermarket highlighted apples being sold for as much as 12 Belarusian rubles per kilogram. The video, widely shared online, captures a shopper's visible shock, exclaiming, "Brest!! Green!!! I'm in shock!!!!" as she pans across displays of oranges and various apple varieties, each with price tags ranging from 8.99 to 11.99 rubles per kilogram. The footage quickly sparked a public outcry, with numerous online commentators echoing the sentiment. One user remarked, "Only the president dealt with potatoes, now apples are next," referencing governmental intervention in food prices. Another comment highlighted the disparity with European prices: "Germany 1.3 euro, Italy from 0.5 to 1 euro." Many expressed frustration, questioning the rationale behind such high costs for what is considered a seasonal and staple fruit. "Without apples, one can live, who will buy them? They will rot and be thrown away," one user lamented, reflecting a broader consumer reluctance. The video has ignited a debate about food affordability and the economic pressures facing Belarusian households.

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