Last week, buying a basket of essential food cost around 226.15 euros, as Notícias ao Minuto reported at the time.

Fruits and vegetables stand out, with a price drop of around 2.11 euros compared to the previous month. The grocery category also recorded a decrease of 0.93 euros.

At the other end of the scale, fish and meat increased by 60 and 45 cents, respectively, compared to February 2023.