April food prices

Figures published by the Ministry of Trade, Tourism and Commerce show that, in April, the price of beans, lettuce, whiting and roosters went down, but the price of tomatoes, green peppers and sardines went up.

Fresh food prices

Various items of fresh food increased in price in February, both when compared to the same month last year also when compared to the preceding month, January. Green beans led the way, 23.36% more expensive than last year and 29.49% up on January prices. Other fresh food prices to increase were: