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Economy Minister Ends “Israel’s Basket” Pilot October 14

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 2:15 PM UTC · How we work

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Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat decided to end the “Israel’s Basket” pilot on October 14.
The pilot cost NIS 25 million and produced roughly NIS 40 million in direct consumer savings.
Around 100 basket items are expected to rise in price after the pilot ends.
Carrefour launched a year-long “Carrefour Special Deal” with store and online promotions.
Barkat said the decision prevents binding incoming government and he will forward the pilot’s findings to it.

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Economy and Industry Minister Nir Barkat decided to end the “Israel’s Basket” pilot on October 14.
The pilot cost NIS 25 million and produced roughly NIS 40 million in direct consumer savings.
Around 100 basket items are expected to rise in price after the pilot ends.
Carrefour launched a year-long “Carrefour Special Deal” with store and online promotions.
Barkat said the decision prevents binding incoming government and he will forward the pilot’s findings to it.