Why this German ice cream parlour now charges by the gram

This cafe sells ice cream by the gram instead of charging a flat rate per scoop, which is often a surprise for newcomers but many appreciate the approach, seeing it as fairer, as scoop sizes can vary. Photo: Uwe Anspach/dpa

Inflation has driven up the cost of living across Europe.

In Germany, each summer people turn to one indicator in particular to ascertain their bang for their buck – the price of a scoop of ice cream.