Food basket rises up to 5.9% annually in urban areas: INEGI

The food basket experienced a significant increase, clearly surpassing overall inflation and accelerating its pace compared to previous periods. This rise in costs was primarily driven by the prices of staple products such as onions and tomatoes, as well as expenses related to eating out. Poverty lines, which determine whether incomes cover basic needs, increased both annually and monthly. The food component was the main factor behind this increase, highlighting its disproportionate impact on families' purchasing power, especially in rural areas where resources are more limited. This report is crucial for open data, as it demonstrates how official data on prices and poverty can be used to analyze economic vulnerability. By providing detailed metrics by region and product, it facilitates transparency and the analysis of public policies aimed at combating inequality and ensuring that information is accessible for social research.

Source: wradio.com.mx
Published on 2026-11-12

Food basket rises up to 5.9% annually in urban areas: INEGI

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