Mexico's basic food basket prices rise in July
The Federal Consumer Protection Agency (Profeco) monitored prices of key staple foods from July 20‑24 across Mexico. It reported the tomato saladet price ranged from a low of $10.00 per kilo (Ecatepec, Morelos and Chicoloapan, State of Mexico, and Puebla) to a high of $40.00 per kilo in Hermosillo, Sonora and La Paz, Baja California, with a national average of $18.28. Onion white sold for as little as $12.90 per kilo at Chedraui Coacalco, State of Mexico, and peaked at $42.00 per kilo at Bodega Aurrerá in Acapulco and Walmart in Aguascalientes. Jalapeño chile was cheapest at $5.70 per kilo in La Comer, Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico.
In the municipality of Toluca, the cost of the basic basket increased 5 % in July, climbing from 3,550 pesos at the end of June to 3,727.5 pesos, a rise of 177.5 pesos. Officials linked the surge to logistical challenges and heavy rains that reduced agricultural output and hampered transport.
A weekly price review at Toluca’s Mercado Juárez for the period July 23‑30 showed most items remained stable. Chicken breast fluctuated between 78‑83 pesos per kilo, pork stayed at 100 pesos, and fruits, vegetables and other staples showed only minor adjustments. Vendor José Luis Hernández García attributed the steadiness to greater availability of products from multiple regions and steady consumer demand.
Entities: CONEVAL (National Council for Social Development Evaluation) · José Luis Hernández García · Mexico · Profeco (Federal Consumer Protection Agency) · Toluca
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] In Toluca, the cost of the basic basket rose from 3,550 pesos to 3,727.5 pesos in July, a 5 % increase. (Local price monitoring)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Profeco reported the tomato saladet price ranged from $10.00 to $40.00 per kilo between July 20‑24, with a national average of $18.28 per kilo. (Profeco monitoring)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The price increase in Toluca was linked to logistical challenges and heavy rains affecting crops and transport. (Local authorities)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The cheapest price for jalapeño chile was $5.70 per kilo at La Comer in Tlalnepantla, State of Mexico. (Profeco monitoring)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The minimum price of white onion was $12.90 per kilo at Chedraui Coacalco, State of Mexico. (Profeco monitoring)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The maximum price of white onion was $42.00 per kilo at Bodega Aurrerá in Acapulco and Walmart in Aguascalientes. (Profeco monitoring)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Vendor José Luis Hernández García said market stability was due to increased product availability from various regions and steady consumer demand. (Vendor interview)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] During July 23‑30 at Toluca’s Mercado Juárez, most basic basket items showed stable prices, with only minor adjustments such as chicken breast moving from 78‑82 pesos to 83 pesos per kilo. (Weekly market monitoring)