Original version

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

Business Daily

Factual: Money

The daily drama of money and work from the BBC.

BBC World Service Australasia

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa Schedule

BBC World Service East and Southern Africa

BBC World Service Online

BBC World Service schedule for American satellite radio and the Caribbean

BBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean

BBC World Service

BBC World Service South Asia

BBC World Service News Internet

BBC World Service West and Central Africa Schedule

BBC World Service West and Central Africa

BBC World Service East Asia

Business Daily: Why is olive oil so expensive?

Bulletins

Why is olive oil so expensive?

29/05/2024 GMT

BBC World Service - Business Daily, Why is olive oil so expensive?

How a widely-used oil in cooking became 'liquid gold' - with prices to match

How a widely-used oil in cooking became 'liquid gold' - with prices to match.

Most of us have noticed the prices of our weekly food shopping going up over the last few years, but some items have risen by astronomical amounts.

Extra virgin olive oil - a premium, unprocessed oil from the olive, has seen many customers' prices rise by 50% in the past year alone. 

We explain why, as we hear from oil sommeliers and the people who buy and sell the product.

(Image: Olive oil being poured into a bowl. Credit: Getty Images)

Presented and produced by Rick Kelsey

Accessibility links

Programme Index

Business Daily

Why is olive oil so expensive?

Genres

Formats

Brand

BBC World Service Europe and the Middle East

About BBC World Service