THE yerba matean Argentine classic, it does not escape the inflation and it has become one of the basic products of the basket that has undergone the greatest increases in recent times.
In fact, the last one Consumer price index (IPC) which processes the Index highlighted that the Food and Beverage category was the one that recorded the greatest increases compared to the previous period.
How much does weed cost in supermarkets?
According to calculations presented by Indec, in Buenos Aires a 500 gram herb costs $1,39730.7% more than the previous month.
The price of weed increased by 30.7% in Buenos Aires. In addition, other infusions such as coffee, tea and cocoa also suffered increases of 34.8% in Buenos Aires35.8% in the Pampa region, 31.2% in the Northeast, 29.1% in the Northwest, 31.8% in Cuyo and 38.7% in Patagonia.
The consumer price index for January has not yet been revealed, but in large supermarkets a 500 gram herb costs between $1,100 and $2,600. Meanwhile, the one-pound package ranges from $1,930 to $4,000 depending on the brand.
A 100% increase in the amount of weeds is expected in April. He National Yerba Mate Institute he asked Special pricing session for next February 15th to agree new minimum values for grass and green leaves. A strong wait 100% price increase.which would come into force in April.
In December, the category of Food and beverages it rose above the CPI at a rate of 29.7. The Goods and Services items also had a strong increase with 32.7%, Healthcare with an increase of 32.6% and Transport with a jump of 31.7%.
Source: Clarin
