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Story summary
- Cucumber prices in Russia have surged above 300 roubles per kilogram, doubling since December.
- The surge spurs consumer outrage, and the anti-monopoly regulator demands explanations from producers and retailers.
- Sergei Mironov, leader of Just Russia, criticized the situation, likening cucumbers to last year's "golden" potatoes.
- Producers expect prices to stabilize with warmer weather.
- The rise comes as inflation hits 2.1% this year, raising concerns about basic-food affordability amid postwar strain.
