Your Friday fish fry just got more expensive as Lent begins amid seafood spikes
The onset of Lent in the Christian calendar has brought about rising prices for seafood staples, impacting traditional Friday fish fries.
Clean Monday: Skyrocketing prices for seafood - Where the table of Lent will fluctuate
An analysis reveals a mixed outlook for the market of traditional Lenten foods, with declining prices for some items but significant price increases for seafood.
The smelt season is delayed: buyers are sweeping up these fish at a record price
This year's smelt season has started late, with prices rising to record levels as demand outstrips supply.
Clean Monday: Increases of up to 21% in seafood
Seafood prices are rising up to 21% ahead of Clean Monday, marking the start of Lent in Greece, creating financial concerns for average families.
Shrimp Prices Surge 42% in CDMX Due to Lent: Which Seafood and Fish Prices Increased and Decreased?
In Mexico City, shrimp prices have increased by 42% annually ahead of the start of Lent, while the prices of various fish species show both slight decreases and marginal increases.
This year's Lenten table is more expensive – How much will the laganas, halva, and seafood cost
Consumers in Greece will have to spend significantly more this year for traditional Lenten foods, with sharp price increases reported for seafood and halva.
Lent is coming, new increases of up to 15% in seafood prices at supermarkets - Squids skyrocketed, where did the calamari reach
As Lent approaches in 2026, seafood prices at supermarkets are set to rise by up to 15%, with notable increases in octopus, squid, and cuttlefish.