Cucumber costs are skyrocketing in Russia, and so is anger over wartime prices

Feb 17, 2026 - 20:00
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Cucumber costs are skyrocketing in Russia, and so is anger over wartime prices
Two older people in winter coats select from a display of cucumbers

The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians and regulators keen to tamp down any popular discontent at a time of war.