For the fourth consecutive month, meat increased less than the average inflation, but they warn that a rise may be coming.

For the fourth consecutive month, meat prices rose less than inflation. According to Indec, in September the "meat and its derivatives" category increased by 1.9%, while the general Consumer Price Index (CPI) advanced by 2.1%. The deceleration in meat prices contrasts with the values of cattle on the hoof, which remain at historic highs. However, there is a warning that there could be an increase. Specialists explain that this deceleration is due to several factors: production costs, especially for corn and soybeans, have decreased, and consumers' pockets are very tight, which hinders any attempt at a price increase. It was also influenced by the fact that last year, due to the drought, meat had strong increases and now the values have stabilized. However, it is warned that a new seasonal increase could be recorded towards the end of the year, as usually happens during the holidays, when demand improves and the pens empty faster. In detail by product, Indec reported that roast is ...