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21/11/2012
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Of the 31 products analyzed, 15 were more expensive, 14 had pullback in prices and two did not vary according to Procon-SP
SAO PAULO - The price of the basket of São Paulo rose 1.94% in October, according to research by Procon-SP Foundation, in partnership with the Dieese (Department of Statistics and Socioeconomic Studies), released on Monday (19).
Last month, the paulistanos paid R$ 371.86 to buy essential products, and in September it amounted to R$ 364.77. In the last 12 months, the basket paulistana already is up 14.47%, while in the year, based on December 28 last year, the range is 7.08%.
By group, the following changes were noted: Power (2.75%), cleaning (-2.9%) and personal care (-0.38%).
Highlights
Of the 31 products analyzed, 15 have become more expensive, while 14 had lower prices and two remained stable from September to October this year.
Among the largest increases stand out rice (5kg pack, 12.71%), the sliced mozzarella cheese (7.64%), white eggs (a dozen, 6.72%), meat first (4, 59%) and soybean oil (900ml packaging, 4.20%).
On the other hand, falls were the most important cornstarch biscuit (200g package, -5.93%), potatoes (-5.28%), onion (-4.44%), bar soap (unit - 4.35%) and washing powder (1kg package, -2.50%).
Prices
According to Procon-SP, fluctuations in product prices that make up the basket are due to several factors, including the weather problems, seasonal issues, excess or shortage of demand, commodity prices, changes in supply, exchange rate variations and stockpiling.
Source: See On Line
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