The Consumer Price Information System shared new data on the main brands in the country.
He Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) reported through the Consumer Price Information System (SIPC) that the price of sparkling mineral water has shot up 10.3% year-on-year since May 2022. The survey includes an average price of 3 of the main brands in the country, and a segment divided by geographical areas of the country for bottled presentations of 2.25 liters to 2.5 liters.
In the summary by zone, after a survey of 554 establishments in the country between May 11 and 17 of this year, segments are divided into Montevideohe metropolitan area of Canelones and Montevideo (including businesses in areas affected by the increase in salinity in the water of SBI), and the inside the country.
Of 312 survey establishments in Montevideo a minimum price of 50 pesos was reached, a average of 65.5 pesos, and a maximum of up to 74 pesos. In 56 shops in the Metropolitan area the minimum was 47 pesos, the average of 65 pesos, and the maximum reached 74 pesos. In 186 businesses in the inside the country the minimum price was 47 pesos, the average of 63.8 pesosand the maximum was 77 pesos.
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The average price of Salus water fell by 6.54% in Montevideo
From the division by brands, it follows that the average price of Salus water fell by 6.54% in Montevideo compared to what had been the survey from May 4 to 10. Despite this decline, still the most expensive brand in the capital of the country.
After 287 businesses surveyed, it was found that the water Salus with gas of 2.25 liters It is sold at a minimum price of 55 pesos, an average of 70 pesos (compared to 74.9 pesos last week), and a maximum of 74 pesos.
Water native of 2.5 liters is for sale for a minimum price of 50 pesos, an average of 67.4 pesos (a decline of 0.88% compared to 68 pesos last week), and at a maximum price of 70 pesos, according to 143 surveyed establishments.
For her part, the 2.5 liter morning It sells for a minimum of 50 pesos, an average of 52.8 pesos (a variation of 0.19% compared to 52.7 pesos last week), and a maximum price of 55 pesos, according to 121 businesses in the capital.
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The survey does not currently receive the prices of bottled water in its non-carbonated presentation, although this variety of the product will be incorporated into the system in the coming days. All the information can be consulted through the SIPC page (by clicking here) or in the mobile application “gub prices“of MEF.
Source: Ambito
