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Energy prices increase halted and 5% reduction approved
The Comisión Ejecutiva Hidroeléctrica del Río Lempa (CEL) presented to the Legislative Assembly the proposed decree with transitory provisions to reduce the electric rate by 14%.
IPC continues to increase in areas such as food, transportation and clothing
According to the latest figures reported by the Banco Central de Reserva de El Salvador (BCR) in September there has been a further increase in the Índices de Precios al Consumidor (IPC).
Electricity prices to increase 9% starting today
The Dirección General de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM) informed this sunday, october 15, that the cost of electric energy tariffs will increase.
Prices of vegetables and fruits increase due to blockades in Guatemala
Guatemala is one of the main suppliers of fruits and vegetables to El Salvador, due to the protests and the crisis it is experiencing in recent weeks, salvadoran exports from the neighboring country are experiencing delays.
Diesel prices increase nationally
The Dirección de Energía, Hidrocarburos y Minas (DGEHM) announced to the salvadoran population the reference prices of fuels in effect from october 19 to october 2.
Tax collection increases by US$135.3 million so far in 2023
According to the Ministerio de Hacienda (MH), the State's tax collection from january through august 2023 totals US$4,939.4 million. This represents an increase of US$135.3 million compared to the same period of 2022, that is, a growth of 2.8%.
Liquefied gas prices increase for september
The General Directorate of Energy of Hydrocarbons and Mines presents the prices of Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG) for the month of september.
Avianca will increase 110 weekly flights to and from El Salvador for the winter season
Avianca announced that for the winter season (between november 2023 and march 2024) it will add 110 weekly flights from El Salvador to North America, Central America and South America, which represents an offer of close to 2,800 additional daily seats and the incorporation of 5 Airbus A320 aircraft for the salvadoran market.
Carriers expect an increase in freight rates due to higher fuel prices
The President of the Asociación Salvadoreña de Transportistas Internacionales de Carga (ASTIC), Raúl Alfaro, explained in a radio interview that projections for fuel prices for next week are for a possible increase of US$0.28 per gallon.
World Food Price Index rose in june: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization's (FAO) food price index recorded a 1.3% increase in july 2023 over june, but remained 11.8% below the value recorded in the same month last year.