With the reduction of 408 products and last-minute negotiations ending with Guillermo Hang’s 44-day task at the head of the Secretariat of Commerce, finally, the Government published the list of 949 products of the new phase of Service Prices.

The new phase of the program, which includes a basket of fruit and vegetables, starts today and will last until 7 October, with an average quarterly increase of 9.3%, which will be 3.3% in July; 3.2% in August and 2.5% in September.

The program covers 949 representative products of the average consumer basket in various items and categories, such as food, cleaning, perfumery, personal care and hygiene, items for children, fresh products (cured meats, fresh pasta, empanadas and cake tops), frozen foods and beverages .

In addition to the service prices, the government has updated the basket of fruit and vegetables, selected potatoes for this month at $ 63 per kilo; onion for $ 105; tomato, for $ 210; lettuce, $ 170; and apple, for $ 190; values ​​that will be maintained until 7 August.

The basket of fruit and vegetables at reference values ​​will be available in supermarkets in the Buenos Aires metropolitan area (AMBA), including Día, Walmart, Changomas, Jumbo, Vea, Disco, Coto, Carrefour and Makro.

Internal Trade sources specified that the agreement was overseen by Martín Pollera, the official appointed by the Minister of Economy, Silvina Batakis, to take over the leadership of the portfolio, replacing Guillermo Hang.

They also specified that they continue to work to agree with the dairy companies a basket with the most representative and consumed products of that category, while the meetings with the refrigerators for the renewal of Cortes Care continue, which will allow to increase the number of products included in the program.

To see the complete list of products that make up the Care Price List, go to: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/precios-cubiertas/supermercados/area-metropicani-buenos-aires-amba

According to the government, with Care Prices “they try to shorten the gap between agreed and non-agreed products” and its goal is “to be a reference price” throughout the country. Something that hasn’t come true until now. Official and private statistics agree that the price gap between channels is widening and that independent firms bear the brunt.

According to the government, with the assistance prices “the goal is to bridge the gap between agreed and non-agreed products” and its goal is “to be a price reference” throughout the national territory. Something that hasn’t come true until now. Official and private statistics agree that the price gap between channels is widening and that independent firms bear the brunt.

With the official extension of the Assistance Prices, the management of Hang ends. The official will leave the Ministry of Commerce and will be replaced by Martín Polleraan economist who had previously worked alongside the newest Minister of Economy, Silvina Batakis.

Hang took office at the express request of Martín Guzmán on May 23, following the resignation of Roberto Feletti. Until then, the economist was a member of the board of the central bank. His replacement was Undersecretary for Development Policies with Regional Equity and maintains regular contact with businessmen, governors and mayors.

Carrefour and its 1,500 frozen prices

With the slogan “Defending price and quality”, Carrefour announced it will keep the prices of 1,500 Carrefour products fixed until 2 October 2022in the 22 provinces where it is present.

“Corajudos Prices is an action that collaborates with the purchasing power of those who choose us because we freeze the prices of 1,500 Carrefour products for three months, guaranteeing a proposal of excellent price and quality”, said Pablo Lorenzo, CEO of Carrefour Argentina. .

Carrefour productsThis fifth edition of Courageous Prices includes food, beverages, bazaar items and items for cleaning and personal hygiene. The healthy, organic, low-lactose, low-sodium, sugar-free proposals and Carrefour Sin TACC products, suitable for celiacs, also stand out.

Carrefour currently works with more than 100 suppliers to develop its products, 98% of which are national SMEs. A commitment that the company has to relaunch the local economy.

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