Inflation rises in Paraguay at the end of June

In the report on inflation at the close of the first half of 2018, highlighted on its website, it is stated that with this result, the accumulated inflation in the 39, year s student at 1.9 percent, below the 2 percent checked in the same period of the previous year.

On the other hand, year – to – year inflation was 4.4 percent, higher than 3, 5 recorded in May of the current year, and also above the 2.9% recorded in June of last year.

The paper explains that the main aspects of inflation were due to the change in consumer prices for the month of June 2018.

It was characterized by the increase in the recorded value in food products, as well as verified increases in fuels, durable goods and services.

In terms of food products, there has been an increase in the cost of cereals and derived products, in particular Dairy products, including milk and cheese, have experienced an increase in their quantities.

However, the text indicates that there has been a decrease in beef, which according to information of the sector agents, responds to an increase in the supply due to an increase in the level of 39; slaughter.

With respect to petroleum products, they presented cost increases, including those recorded in domestic gas, gasoline and diesel fuel, due to the increase in international costs crude oil.

In addition, an increase in the quantities of oil was observed. The interurban saje, explained by the adjustment of the price of oil.

With regard to services, price increases for rental housing, medical care, laboratory services, hotel accommodation, international road transport, vehicle insurance, funeral services, among others.

The report indicates that durable goods of imported origin also showed an increase in their value, mainly in automobiles and computer equipment.

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