Easter marked by price increases on the island. The complaint comes from Adiconsum Sardegna , which records significant increases in prices and tariffs in all sectors linked to the holiday .
«Starting from food, the latest Istat data tells us that in Sardinia the prices of food and drink have increased on average by 14% on an annual basis - explains the president Giorgio Vargiu - Price increases are recorded these days for typical Easter products , from lamb to eggs, through artichokes, potatoes and cured meats . For desserts, the prices of Easter cakes are increasing, with average increases of around 30% compared to last year , while Easter eggs are up by 10/15%. But it will also be more expensive to make preparations at home, due to the growth in the price lists of raw materials such as butter, seed oil, flour, sugar, etc.».
«Another sore point is that of transport – continues Vargiu – Flying from Rome to Cagliari for non-residents (one-way ticket) costs 365 euros if you leave tomorrow April 6, 204 euros if you fly from Milan. For Olbia, leaving on Friday, you need 153 euros from Milan, 124 from Rome. To get to Alghero by plane (one-way flight on 7 April) you need to take into account an expense of 164 euros from Milan, 114 euros from Rome».
«Those who decide to spend Easter or Easter Monday at a restaurant are not doing better – continues Vargiu – The latest Istat figure shows increases in the region's catering sector by +7.8% on an annual basis ».
Finally, the " resumption of the race for fuels , with petrol prices rising again at the pump, aggravating the expense of those who travel by car in Sardinia during the holidays", the conclusion.
(Unioneonline/vl)
