Almost 200 grocery stores in rural areas are expected to be closed over the winter due to the high price on electricity and heat. The same with the bakeries. Many have been closed already, others are following.
- Village grocery stores represent the lifeblood of the small towns. When the last shop closes, those towns disappear as it becomes incredibly hard to attract new people there.
- For the bakers, it’s not only the energy prices that are problematic, but also the prices of raw materials like butter and flour. Now it’s the best time to support your local bakery.
