Prices of various food products have recently increased in Kosovo.

Citizens complain that at the Green Market in the capital, the prices of fruits and vegetables have noticeably gone up. According to the latest report by the Kosovo Agency of Statistics, one month before the electricity price hike—specifically in April 2025—consumer prices rose by an average of around three percent, further straining household budgets, especially for consumers. Starting from May, the price of electricity has increased by 16.1 percent.

Citizen Hasan Matoshi expresses his frustration, complaining that prices are being raised daily according to the traders’ wishes. In addition, he also voices concern over the rising electricity prices.

“Prices are going up however they want because they’re idiots – electricity has gone up by 15 percent, while prices are being raised by up to 50 percent. This affects my family’s budget and impacts everyone. No one is inspecting; they raise prices however they like. There’s no inspection, no oversight, no one checks anything. Look at restaurants – a bottle of water now costs €1.50. They have no shame in what they’re doing – they’ve turned Kosovo, Prishtina, into a mess. Kosovo has become a rip-off; wherever you go, prices are high,” Matoshi emphasized.

Meanwhile, Ismail Arifi, a regular at the Green Market, says he is upset about the rising prices, as he is unemployed and does not have sufficient income to cover his expenses, KosovaPress reports.

“Prices have had a big impact... It affects my family’s budget because we don’t have money... I don’t work, I only use a cart... I prefer to buy fruit only at the supermarket,” Arifi said.

Pensioner Adnan Turku says he prefers to buy fresh products from the market, but due to low pension payments and high prices, shopping at the market has become difficult.

“Price increases have started... And this will impact families. Pensions... but they don’t understand—they have other problems... I prefer to buy more from the market because the products are fresher, while in supermarkets they stay in boxes for 3-4 days... it’s better here and I can choose what I want,” said Turku.

The price hikes in recent months are significantly impacting household budgets, highlighting the need for stronger measures from relevant state institutions for oversight and transparency in Kosovo’s market. Additionally, fuel prices have also gone up in recent days. A liter of diesel is now being sold for up to €1.30.