2023-12-09 18:58:00
Within hours of assuming Javier Miley as president, long lines of buyers were observed this Saturday in supermarkets and wholesalers in the metropolitan area. Shoppers were trying to stock up on products amid a wave of highlights that covers all areas.
In the midst of the 30% increases in fuel prices, long lines and full kangaroos were observed in the large wholesale centers. Due to possible devaluations and highly announced rebrandings, people sought to protect themselves once morest what is coming, with two main intentions: Stock up on products due to possible increases starting next week, and take advantage of the promotions offered by some chains.
The holiday and the proximity of the Festivities These are other factors that caused consumption to grow exponentially.
Lights and shadows of the economy that will begin to be played on Monday with the libertarians
The explosion in demand is also experienced in the interior of the country, in supermarkets Córdoba, Santa Fe, Mendoza, Tucumán, Entre Ríos and most of the inland districts.
Demand even redoubled in border localities with Chile, Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay and Boliviawhere foreigners cross to buy everything they can given the advantages of the exchange rate.
Supermarkets are crowded, with an hour in line and a quota of packages per person at wholesalers. Everyone wants to get ahead of the price increase, although in food it has largely already occurred.
The advances before the assumption of Javier Milei
The new government said that The Ministry of Commerce will stop complying with price control that he had been exercising, and following the acceleration in the increases following the November 19 ballot, which led to Some chains will present lists with increases of up to 40%.
At wholesalers, many bought with the intention of replenishing products in small businesses, such as kiosks and warehouses.
at a wholesaler Vital, from Almagro, people pushed large carts with boxes, mostly full of drinks, toilet paper – always a curiosity when this happens – and multiple foodstuffs.
The strong discounts on specific days when there are discounts or 2×1 on certain products also contributed to boosting consumption, according to analysts.
Many said that they are still waiting for the bonus, which has a maximum deadline of the 18th of this month, and, although there are doubts and expectations regarding what will happen next week, they trust that it is not necessary to stock up yet.
With information from the NA agency
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