The price difference is already 60 hryvnias: supermarkets set unexpected prices for apples, lemons, and oranges.

Overview of Fruit Prices

According to fresh price monitoring from the Ministry of Finance as of August 31, 2025, significant changes in the cost of popular fruits in major retail chains have been recorded compared to July of this year.The average price for Ukrainian apples is 60.96 hryvnias per kilogram. They can be purchased cheapest at Novus for 39.99 UAH, slightly more expensive at Metro for 41.50 UAH, while Megamarket offers them for 101.40 UAH.Compared to July, when the price of apples reached 74.99 hryvnias, there is currently a decrease of more than 14 hryvnias per kilogram.The average price for lemons is 96.46 hryvnias per kilogram, with the lowest price at Novus (80.99 UAH) compared to Metro (93.50 UAH) and Megamarket (114.90 UAH).In July, the average cost of lemons was 117.89 hryvnias, indicating a price reduction of more than 21 hryvnias per kilogram.The average price for oranges is 102.15 hryvnias per kilogram. They can be found at a lower price at Auchan, while Megamarket offers them at a slightly higher price. Premium oranges cost on average 104.45 hryvnias, with Novus having a higher price than Auchan.In July, oranges were also cheaper: regular ones cost 83.36 hryvnias, while premium ones were 91.66 hryvnias per kilogram.

Conclusions

In September 2025, a decrease in prices for Ukrainian apples, lemons, and oranges was recorded compared to July of the same year. The lowest prices are offered in the Novus chain, while the highest are in Megamarket.The observed decrease in fruit prices, particularly apples, lemons, and oranges, may be related to improvements in harvesting technologies and more stable supply conditions. This is good news for consumers, as they can enjoy fresh fruits at more affordable prices.