The National Institute of Statistics and Informatics (INEI) reported that the Inflation in Metropolitan Lima He showed a slight increase during February this year. In this way, the indicator presented a positive variation of 0.19% unlike the contraction registered in the previous month (-0.09%).
In the case of the annual rate, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) backed 1.48%, after having registered 1.85% in January. In detail, pricing behavior was influenced up during February due to changes in the prices of the following consumption divisions: restaurants and hotels (0.29%), education (0.37%), recreation and culture (0.36%), diverse goods and services, furniture (0.25%), clothing and footwear (0.21%), food and non -alcoholic beverages (0.19%) others.
The Central Reserve Bank of Peru (BCRP) had already anticipated it: interannual inflation is expected to approach the lower limit of the target range and resume levels close to the center of said objective. In the case of inflation without food and energy, this indicator will continue to decrease.
What products from Metropolitan Lima went up in price in February?
According to the INEI technical report, of the 586 products that make up the family basket, 323 rose in price, 124 registered decreases and 139 remained at the same levels. Those who reported a greater rise were the pepper pepper (79.03%), juice orange (18.49%), National Air Passage (15.76%), Papaya (14.75%), Granadilla (8.96%) and Perico (8.92%).
The variation of the February CPI was influenced by the increase in restaurant and hotels divisions that scored an increase in the food and drink service. In addition, in the field of food and non -alcoholic beverages, the price of vegetables, seasonal fruits, eggs and coffee, while in education, prices in pre -school, primary, secondary and tertiary teaching, rose.
Finally, Transportation recorded an increase in air tickets and fuels for vehicles. These consumption divisions together contributed more than 86% to the general index.
What products did their price dropped in February?
The Technical Report of the INEI Indicates that the products that recorded downward prices during February were:
- Mackerel: -16.01%
- Maracuyá: -12.77%
- White grape: -11.09%
- Pepinillo: -10.14%
- Ground rocoto: -8.39%
- Choclo: -7.86%
- COLANTE: -7.32%
- Jurel: -7.22%
National Inflation in February
Regarding the national data, the consumer price index registered an increase in 0.12%, noting a accumulated variation in the last twelve months of the year of 1.51%. This result is explained by the increase in prices of recreation and culture, education, restaurants and hotels, goods and services divisions, among others.
As for the month of analysis, eleven cities recorded an increase in costs. The most significant variations were given in Puno (0.62%), Tacna (0.19%), Metropolitan Lima (0.19%), Piura (0.17%), Arequipa (0.16%) and Cajamarca (0.14%). On the other hand, fifteen cities experienced a decrease, highlighting Moyobamba and Huaraz with a reduction of (-0.47%) each, followed by Cerro de Pasco (-0.39%), Chimbote (-0.30%), and Huánuco and Huancavelica, which presented a decrease in (-0.25%) each.
Source: Larepublica
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