MOSCOW, Feb 17 (Reuters) - The humble cucumber, a favourite in Russian salads and meals, is the latest staple to suddenly skyrocket in price, angering consumers and stirring up politicians and regulators keen to tamp down any popular discontent at a time of war.
Official statistics show cucumbers have doubled in price since December to reach an average of just over 300 roubles ($3.91) per kilogram and social media has been flooded with images of them sometimes being sold for more than twice or triple that.
