Anagnostopoulos: No price increases for school supplies, slight decreases expected

Consumers should know that there will be no price increases for school supplies this year, and slight decreases in some categories are expected, according to General Secretary of Trade Sotiris Anagnostopoulos. He emphasized the importance of market research to ensure the lowest possible expenses with the best quality. Consumers are encouraged to use both physical stores and online platforms to compare prices across products such as backpacks, pencils, and pens. Meanwhile, Development Minister Takis Theodorikakos highlighted that supermarket representatives have committed to maintaining stable prices compared to 2024, as part of broader efforts to control living costs and support family budgets.