2024-04-27 20:25:06
The National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) reported that the inflation in Mexico was registered in 4.63% during the first fortnight of April.
This means that general annual inflation increased compared to the same period of the previous month, when it was reported at 4.48%.
According to the National Consumer Price Index (INPC), during the first fortnight of April there was a variation of 0.09% compared to the previous fortnight.
Inflation in the first half of April reaches 4.63%
In the first half of April In 2024, the INPC presented a variation of 0.09% compared to the previous fortnight, bringing annual general inflation to 4.63%.
In the same fortnight of 2023, the biweekly inflation was -0.16% and the annual one, of 6.24 percent.
On the other hand, the underlying price index increased 0.16% at a biweekly rate and 4.39% at an annual rate while the non-underlying price index registered a drop of 0.12% biweekly and an increase of 5.38% at an annual rate.
Within the underlying index, at a biweekly rate, the prices of merchandise grew 0.24% and those of services, 0.07 percent; Likewise, within the non-underlying index, at a biweekly rate, The prices of agricultural products rose 1.68% and those of energy and rates authorized by the government They fell 1.66 percent.
This was mainly due to adjustments in electricity rates for the warm season in 17 cities in the country.
Sauces suffer: serrano chili, tomato and tomato are the products that increased their prices the most
The Inegi also shared the variation and incidence of the INPC in generic products in which there was a greater incidence during the first half of April.
According to the data, lThe sauces were the most affecteds, since the price of its main ingredients increased. Is about:
- Serrano chili: 31.81%
- Green tomato: 22.97%
- Other fresh chilies: 18.39%
- Tomato: 12.14%
- Avocado: 7.78%
On the other hand, the products that experienced the greatest drop in prices this fortnight are:
- Electricity: -12.98%
- Air transport: -12.75%
- Onion: -9.92%
- Cucumber: -3.92%
2024-04-27 20:25:06