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In a context where salvadorans are seeking strategies to stretch their incomes, the drop in prices for some essential products offers some relief.
Carrots have shown a notable decrease in cost. Previously, when prices were high, they were sold at three to the dollar. Now, carrots are offered at up to five or six units for one dollar. Potatoes are only two pounds for the dollar, and tomatoes are eight for US$1.00. These are other products that have seen a drop in market prices.
According to reports from markets and agricultural markets, while certain inputs have increased, others, such as basic grains and some vegetables, have decreased or remained stable.
The decrease in costs and price stability for key products such as vegetables and basic grains allows families to save money.
Regarding basic grains, which are part of salvadorans’ daily consumption, several items remain stable: Beans remain at US$1.25, precooked rice sells for US$0.60, and white rice costs US$0.55.
Price dynamics, both downward and upward (such as for corn and maize), are directly related to import costs and domestic production, according to merchants.
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