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In this study, the reasons behind the overpricing of nutrition and the impact of Covid 19 on food product prices are analyzed. Document analysis has been conducted on the secondary sources. A stable increase especially in the summer of 2021 at the prices of food products noticed in the analyses. The study indicates that the main reasons for overpricing of food products are global climate change, increase in input costs, transportation costs, the profit and commission margins of brokers, labor costs, packaging, and taxes. Moreover, along with the rise in inflation and exchange rates, the unethical behaviors of sellers who exploit the Covid 19 pandemic have also an impact on overpricing of food products. It is highlighted in this study that in order to detect the rise in prices of food products accurately and offer precise solutions for it there is a need for pursuing scientific researches periodically on a regional basis. It is also emphasized that besides controlling inflation and the exchange rater and supporting the producers, continuons and prompt controls are necessary in order to struggle with the overpricing of food products.