The Uruguayans They began to travel towards Argentina to take advantage of the exchange difference and make purchases on this long weekend, in which an increase of 12% year-on-year was recorded in the movement of the Tres Cruces Terminal, a situation that generates concern about the diversion of consumption and its impact on the economy.
According to reports, a total of 5,100 buses are expected to circulate between today and Tuesday, within the framework of the holiday for the Battle of Sarandi which is celebrated this Monday the 16th. The situation is not surprising at a time when the price gap between Uruguay and Argentina is at its all-time high.
The Head of the Tres Cruces Control Tower, Pablo Saraví, He admitted that this Friday, the first day of the long weekend, there were “more people than usual” and estimated that there was a movement of 1,250 buses, of which 150 are destined for abroad. “Most of them are heading to Argentina”, confirmed in dialogue with Telemundo.
To that he added other local destinations such as Minas, Salto, Lavalleja and Paysandú. In total, he anticipated that until Tuesday, about 5,100 buses are expected to pass through the terminal. “In addition, on Tuesday we are going to have more movement due to the match between Uruguay and Brazil”, projection.
The movement had its correlation in the land, air and sea option, while the situation is expected to continue over the next few days, in the already traditional exodus of families during this type of holiday.
The products with the greatest difference due to the price gap with Argentina
According to the latest report of the Catholic University of Uruguay (UCU), when investigating the items that are cheaper for Uruguayans who go to Argentina, The category of Miscellaneous Goods and Services appears once again, which mainly includes personal hygiene items.
The price gap It reaches differences of 503% in the case of deodorant, 446% in shampoo and 382% in toilet soap, with a general 339%. In addition, the Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco division also reached its highest historical value with a difference of 261%, confirming the trend of recent years. Along these lines, beer was the product with the most unequal value on both sides of the border, with a difference of 375%, followed by cigarettes (283%).
Regarding Transportation, the gap increased to 185%. In the naphtha, If we take into account the reduction of Imesi in the fuels of the border area, reaches 193% and, without that benefit, it would rise to 389%. He gasoil, Meanwhile, it was 290% more expensive.
Source: Ambito
