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More than 1 million Peruvians have cut their food rations due to rising prices

In total, 6,462,622 people left non-priority purchases.

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Rising prices and inflation, which reached 8.78% in May ERIforced a total of 1,160,705 Peruvians to cut their food rations because their income is not enough to cover the basic family basket.

The figure was identified by CPI study which examined the actions people take to cope with rising prices.

The document shows that a total of 6,462,622 people have left the country. shopping non-priority and adjusted their monthly budget to prioritize staple foods.

Out of a total of 3,315,312 women, the rest are men. From them, 1,910,393 people were forced to look for a second job to earn more incomebecause their regular salary is not enough to buy basic food.

What do men and women buy?

Of the total number of men surveyed, 1,133,679 said they now choose cheaper items when they shop; while 2,177,259 women only buy main products682,564 women go to wholesale markets to buy in bulk and save a few salts, while 356,109 buy less chicken or meat.

affected youth

Youth also suffered 908,266 citizens aged 18 to 25 left parties and picnics to save money.

Source: RPP

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