Overview
- The Hesse association for market traders reports no notable price increases for mulled wine, sausages and other staples compared with last year.
- Energy and staffing expenses were already elevated in 2024, and vendors typically hold off on adjustments below roughly €0.50.
- Cash handling weighs on operations as banks now charge for rolled coins, shaping price points at busy stalls.
- Frankfurt showmen say they will keep rounded, easy-to-handle prices this year, while a larger rise is considered likely in 2026 with the proposed €13.90 minimum wage.
- Isolated deviations remain possible, and outside Hesse the city of Weimar in Thuringia has raised stand fees, with operators there expecting higher mulled wine prices.