Electricity and Fuel Prices Raise Inflation in Ecuador - News Press in Latin America
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Quito, 15 May (Latin Press) Ecuador’s annual inflation was 2.60 percent last April, driven by the increase in electricity and fuels, according to data from the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) published today. The post Prices of electricity and fuels raise inflation in Ecuador first appeared on News Prensa Latina.
On Friday, May 15, the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEC) presented its report on the Consumer Price Index, which indicates that the country’s monthly inflation in April 2026 was 0.53%, a considerable increase compared to 0.12% in March of this year.
What you should know Ecuador's monthly inflation in April 2026 was 0.53 %. Diesel rose 4.70 %, while high-octane gasoline increased 17.92 %, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses.The transporters raised freight from 600 to 750 dollars due to the increase in diesel, which impacted on several products.The basic family basket reached 828.97 dollars and Cuenca became the most expensive city in the country, with a cost of 873…
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