THE Flourone of the foods that make up the basic basket and it is essential for preparing meals, its price has increased again in recent weeks.
This was recorded last Consumer price index (CPI) of Index.
The Food category was one of those that recorded the largest increases in the latest index.How much does a kilo of soft wheat flour cost?
According to the latest Indec report, a kilogram of common flour costs in Buenos Aires $490. As regards the Pampena area, 000 flour amounts to 550 dollars; in the Northeast it is $568; the Northwest $566; in Cuyo $537 and in Patagona it is available for $522.
Compared to the previous month, triple zero flour cost $323 in the province of Buenos Aires. I mean, there was a Increase of 52.3%..
Due to the high inflation that the country is experiencing in January, prices continue to increase and the new CPI has not yet been revealed. Even if we go to supermarkets we see that a kilo of wheat flour costs around $600.
If you are looking to buy one 0000 flour prices vary between $700 and $1,000. Referring to a kilo of self-rising flourthe cheapest brand is expensive $900.
Self-rising flour is one of the most expensive in supermarkets.It turns out that the category of Food and beverages It rose 29.7% in December, above the consumer price index. The items Goods and Services (32.7%), Health (32.6%) and Transport (31.7%) also underwent strong increases.
Source: Clarin
