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Trade Organization affirms resilience of the sector after a year of war in Ukraine
The World Trade Organization, explains its article titled "A year of war in Ukraine: assessing the impact on global trade and development" estimates that trade growth in 2022 was above the WTO's 3% trade forecast issued in april and substantially higher than its estimates for more pessimistic scenarios for the year.
Arabica Coffee prices rise on fundamental and currency factors
Arabica coffee prices rose broadly this friday, in the first session of the may/2023 contract as an immediate position. Prices climbed to US$185.75 for the first time since october 2022; that is, reaching a three and a half month high.
Arabica coffee prices fall in relatively stable session to US$175.60
According to the Consejo Salvadoreño del Café (CSC), Arabica coffee prices decreased this wednesday in a relatively stable session. The activity revolves around the change of contract to may/23 that will take place next february 17, prices traded in the narrow range of US$3.30. The high for the day was at US$177.60 and the low was at US$174.30.
Defensoría del Consumidor guarantees market supply and prices of food products
The Defensoría del Consumidor continues working to take care of the family economy of salvadorans, through the verification and inspection of prices of basic food products, in order to ensure that consumers acquire their products at fair prices.
Prices of regular and premium gasoline increase between US$0.14 and US$0.10 per gallon
The Ministerio de Economía (MINEC), announced the new reference prices of fuels that will be in effect from february 7 to 20, 2023, reflecting an increase of between US$0.14 and U$0.10 in regular gasoline and a slight decrease of US$0.04 in diesel.
Bakery sector expresses concern over rising raw material prices
The bakery sector of the country indicated that they are still concerned due to the substantial increase in the value of butter and flour, raw materials used in the production of consumer products.
Verification of basic grains prices to protect salvadorans' economy
The minister of Agricultura y Ganadería, Óscar Guardado, together with the president of the Defensoría del Consumidor (DC), Ricardo Salazar, verified the prices of basic grains in Gerardo Barrios Street, in San Salvador. These inspections are part of the measures implemented by the Government of President Nayib Bukele to combat unjustified price increases, hoarding and speculation.
Defensoría del Consumidor maintains vigilance on basic grains prices to avoid speculation
The Defensoría del Consumidor (DC), continues implementing strategies to remain vigilant of the markets and avoid that the pockets of salvadoran families are affected due to abusive practices by suppliers of different inputs.
Gold coffee prices drop to US$159.25 per quintal in recent days
According to the Consejo Salvadoreño del Café (CSC), explained through a statement that Arabica coffee prices fell sharply this wednesday in a volatile session. A three-week low of US$159.25 was reached. There is speculative influence on the currency side.
Stabilization of liquefied gas prices will be maintained until february 2023
The Legislative Assembly voted in favor of extending the period of validity of the Transitory Law for the Stabilization of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Prices used by households and small businesses for their daily activities.