Israel’s Price Committee has approved an automatic increase in regulated dairy prices, with costs set to rise by approximately 1.05 percent beginning May 1, 2026. As part of the update, a standard carton of milk will now cost 7.35 shekels, while egg prices will remain unchanged.

The joint committee, operating under the Agriculture and Finance Ministries, said the adjustment follows a built-in pricing formula established by law, which periodically updates prices based on production costs. As reported by N12, eggs were excluded from this round of increases.

According to the committee’s calculations, much of the change is due to a retroactive component of approximately 1.28 percent. The consumer price index rose by about 2 percent, while wage costs increased by roughly 0.9 percent. These upward pressures were partially offset by a decline of about 0.6 percent in the cost of raw milk, along with a decrease in the current component compared to the previous adjustment.

Prices for regulated dairy products are updated automatically based on economic indicators, without requiring political approval or ministerial sign-off. Each year on April 1, the need for adjustments is reviewed, and any new pricing takes effect the following month. The system is designed to balance consumer affordability with the production costs faced by dairies and manufacturers.

The updated consumer prices, effective May 1, are as follows:

Fresh milk, 3% fat (1-liter carton): 7.35 shekels
Fresh milk, 1% fat (1-liter carton): 6.92 shekels

White cheese, 5% fat (250g container): 5.87 shekels

Fresh milk, 3% fat (1-liter bag): 6.41 shekels

Sweet cream, 38% fat (250 ml): 7.64 shekels

Sour cream, 15% fat (200 ml): 2.84 shekels

Emek cheese, 28% fat (100g): 5.285 shekels

Eshel, 4.5% fat (200 ml): 1.99 shekels

Gil, 3% fat (200 ml): 1.78 shekels