A typical grocery item rose 9%.
But aisle inflation in Slovenia was not uniform. Rice and dishwashing products rose much faster than bread, while some non-food shelves fell.
Median price change
Typical grocery SKU in Slovenia
8,168 paired SI SKUs · Jun–Aug 2025 → Feb–Apr 2026
By aisle
Median shelf-price change in Slovenia
Inflation split into aisle bands.
Observed spread
+25.1% to -15.1%
The 9% headline hid a wide spread across categories, from sharp rises to outright declines.
Felt inflation
For cleaning, coffee, rice and meat baskets
A household spending heavily in those aisles likely faced a real increase above the 9% basket median.
Why?
Staples are defended
Bread and milk are visible traffic drivers, so retailers tend to hold those prices tighter.
Inputs got pricier
Cleaning supplies and rice depend on oil, grain and soda ash that rose on commodity markets.
Other aisles clear down
Toys, writing supplies and hand tools often move through clearance and seasonal resets.