# Brazilian consumer agencies report food price volatility

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-consumer-agencies-report-food-price-volatility
> Updated: 2026-08-02T19:48:09.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

State consumer‑protection agencies in Brazil have released surveys showing extreme price disparities for everyday food items. A July 2026 survey by Procon in João Pessoa documented price gaps of up to 401 % for Bahia oranges and large variations for other produce such as leeks, kiwis and chayote across markets and supermarkets. A follow‑up survey in early August by Procon Goiás found even wider swings, with a 478 % difference in tomato prices and substantial gaps for bananas, beans, beef and bread. Using the lowest and highest observed prices, the basic food basket cost ranged from R$ 538 to R$ 1,269, highlighting the broader impact of the volatility on household budgets.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-02: Procon Goiás reports up to 478% price swings in basic food items

Procon Goiás found price differences of up to 478% for basic foods, with tomato ranging R$ 2.75‑R$ 15.90 per kg, widening the basket cost from R$ 538 to R$ 1,269.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/procon-gois-reports-up-to-478-price-swings-in-basic-food-items

### 2026-07-26: Procon of João Pessoa reports up to 401% price jump for oranges in local market survey

Procon‑JP’s July 22 survey of 16 local outlets found orange prices in João Pessoa jumped 401 % (R$ 2.99–R$ 14.99) and leeks varied 213 % (R$ 15.99–R$ 49.99) among other large price gaps.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/procon-of-joo-pessoa-reports-up-to-401-price-jump-for-oranges-in-local-market-survey

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