In the “people’s morning” conference on October 29, 2024, Ivan Escalanteholder of the PFederal Consumer Attorney (Profeco)presented a detailed report on the behavior of the prices of the basic basket, as well as the fuels and the gas LP in Mexico.
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The official highlighted that the prices of the 24 essential products that make up the basic basket have remained stable compared to the National Price Index to the Consumer, result of a monitoring carried out in 1,800 establishments in the country.
According to Escalante, the prices of the basic basket in the week between October 7 and 11, 2024 reflect general stability, with an average below the 1,039 pesos.
Among the areas with the highest prices are: the Ley branch in León, Guanajuato, where the basket reached the 979.10 pesos; Youth Law in Durango con 935 pesos; Walmart in Hermosillo, Sonora, con 926.40 pesos; and Chedraui in logwood, con 883.30 pesos.
In contrast, the baskets more economical were registered in Soriana Híper in Acapulco, Warrior, with a cost of 811.90 weights; Aurrera Winery in Morelia, Michoacan, con 790.60 pesos; and Chedraui in Cuernavaca, Morelos, where the basket stood 752.90 pesos.
The owner of Profeco He also mentioned fuel prices, which have shown slight variations. Regular gasoline has an average price of 23.90 pesos per liter, while premium gasoline is sold at 25.27 pesos and diesel in 25.48 pesos.
Finally, Escalante indicated that the price of gas LPboth in its stationary gas version and in cylinders, remains below international prices, with a national average cost of 10.41 pesos per liter and 19.28 pesos per kilo.
He also commented that the liter-for-liter application will be suspended starting today, but they have other means, such as the consumer page to receive complaints about fuel issues.
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