Mexico food prices rise due to drought and supply shortages

Food prices are increasing across several regions in Mexico, driven by drought and scarcity of essential agricultural products. In Iguala, Guerrero, the price of corn tortillas has risen by five pesos per kilogram, while the price of corn dough (masa) has increased by seven pesos. Local merchants attribute these hikes to a regional corn shortage and drought, which have forced producers to transport grain from other states, raising the cost per ton from approximately 6,200 pesos to between 8,600 and 9,000 pesos.

In Cuernavaca, Morelos, the Adolfo López Mateos market has seen significant price spikes in basic goods. Tomato prices more than doubled in a single week, rising from 11 to 25 pesos per kilogram. Other vegetables, such as bell peppers and squash, also saw price increases. In the fruit sector, melon and certain banana varieties recorded notable rises, further pressuring household spending on basic food baskets.