The Central Bureau of Statistics did observe a staggering 11% rise in prices of fresh fruit, while prices of vegetables dropped 2.9%.
The Melnick State Index reveals stagnation in Israeli business sector growth and signals economic concerns for the future.
A series of Israeli companies and importers have announced significant price hikes in recent weeks.
Even though the inflation slowed down as well, consumer prices continued to rise - notably, the price of clothing and footwear jumped by 4.1%.
According to the survey, around 1 in 10 people will engage in "revenge" against customer service representatives.
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