Why has the price of lemons risen so much in Mexico?

In the country's markets, the increase in the price of a kilo of lemon is beginning to be perceived, but what is causing this increase? Analysts expose the situation of this fruit, which is essential in Mexican kitchens and industry. The lemon, the second most consumed citrus fruit in Mexico, has doubled its price since the current government began due to droughts and extortion of producers in Michoacán, analysts told El Universal. Between November 2018 and July of this year, the average price of the fruit rose from 17.2 to 31.8 pesos per kilo in urban businesses in the country, while in rural areas it rose from 17.7 to 32.7, according to records from the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (Coneval). Don't miss: This ingredient reduces heartburn and protects the pancreas This week, Profeco reported that a kilo was sold for 59.9 pesos in Mexico City, although the average price in the country reached 38.1 pesos; while in Guadalajara and Monterrey it was ...