Since November of last year, the price of a basket of 57 basic products has increased in Chapecó. Compared to February, the increase is 1.38%.
That is, an increase of R$ 19.05 over the value of R$ 1,376.29 last month. The previous increases were 1.61% in November, 1.67% in December, 0.66% in January and 0.01% in February.
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However, in the assessment of the last 12 months, there is a reduction of 0.84%: from R$ 1,407.10 in March 2019 to R$ 1,395.34 this current month, which represents R$ 11.76 less.
A joint survey by the Economics program at Unochapecó and the Chapecó Regional Trade Union, conducted through Sicom Pesquisas, also shows the cost of a basic food basket of 13 products. This month, there's a reduction of 2.02%, from R$ 327.20 to R$ 320.60.
Compared to the same period last year, the reduction is more significant, although it reaches 8,83% in the last 12 months, whereas in March 2019 the value was R$ 351.67.
Product basket
The highest percentage increases occurred in carrots, at 49.96%, in brown eggs (33.96%), in English potatoes (16.16%), in kale (15.91%) and in cabbage (15.84%).
The most significant negative variations occurred in common tomatoes, at 17.31%, in egg pasta (11.06%), in floor wax (9.98%), in straw broom (9.29%) and in corn starch (6.21%).
According to the research report, "the significant increase in carrot prices is associated with the hot and rainy weather. However, it has persisted since January, which has affected the production and quality of the roots."
The reduction in the price of tomatoes in the basket is due to the increase in supply, as some regions have reached their peak harvest during February.
According to local traders, the increase in lettuce prices is due to the high temperatures the region experiences this summer. The drop in banana prices is due to an accelerated harvest pace, making the increase justifiable.