Fruit and veg prices pushed food costs higher in June as fuel prices fell

Tom RaynelMultimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·16 Jul, 2026 11:41 PM3 mins to read‌Food prices lifted 0.6% in June, driven by prices for fruit and vegetables. Photo / 123RFFood prices lifted 0.6% in June, driven by prices for fruit and vegetables. Photo / 123RFHigher prices for fruit and vegetables such as cucumbers and capsicums drove food prices higher in June, while fuel prices continued to trend down after a spike earlier in the year.

On an annual basis, food prices rose 2.5% after a 3.2% rise in the 12 months to May 2026.