“In May, an increase in the prices of cereals and legumes had a significant impact on the dynamics of consumer prices for food products. Buckwheat prices have risen markedly - by 6.3%, ”RIA Novosti reports.

It is noted that in 28 regions buckwheat prices rose by 8% or more, the most significant in Mordovia (by 21.7%) and Kursk region (by 16.7%).

In turn, prices for rice increased by 4.6%, oat flakes "Hercules" - by 3.5%, for semolina, peas and beans - by 2.4%, oat and pearl barley - by 1.9% millet - by 0.6%.

Earlier it was reported that the Federal Antimonopoly Service, together with the prosecutor's office, is taking measures to prevent unreasonable price increases for buckwheat.