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The Christmas spirit is already in the air at markets across the country, but so are the direct effects of inflation, which has led to a general increase in the prices of basic food items. Families preparing dinners and celebrations have noticed that their usual purchases now cost more.
Essential products like onions and tomatoes have experienced significant price increases. Merchants say that while they used to be able to get five for a dollar, now they only get three. Similarly, tomatoes are selling for between US$25 and US$30 per quintal, and onions are around US$20 per quintal, prices that reflect the inflationary adjustment.
The rise in food prices is directly impacting the budgets of aalvadoran households, which already allocate a considerable portion of their income to purchasing necessities.
As the holiday season continues, experts recommend comparing prices, avoiding impulse purchases, and planning expenses as ways to mitigate the immediate effects of inflation on family finances.
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