Poles forced to fork out more for Christmas carp as prices soar

Survey finds as many as 40% may forgo the fish, which is traditionally the centrepiece of the festive feast

For most Poles, no Christmas would be complete without carp for dinner. But with prices rising and shopping budgets already stretched by surging inflation, consumers are having to fork out more for their favourite festive fish.

Polish people hold their main celebration on Christmas Eve, with carp the centrepiece of a 12-dish feast that is traditionally meat-free.