The National Alliance of Small Merchants (Anpec) reported that the average price of the basic food basket rose 1.29% in January 2025 compared to December 2024, reaching 2,046.45 pesos. This 25.98-peso increase affects 44 essential products. The most impacted states include Yucatán and Querétaro with rises over 8%.
The Anpec, in its monthly report, detailed that the price variation in the basic basket of 44 products between December 2024 and January 2025 was 1.29%, raising the average cost to 2,046.45 pesos, an increase of 25.98 pesos.
Among the products with the largest rises are cigarettes, which increased 20.33% from 88.25 to 106.19 pesos; soluble coffee, with a 7.76% hike from 145.31 to 156.59 pesos; green tomatoes, up 7.11% from 39.61 to 42.42 pesos; poblano peppers, rising 6.78% from 50.75 to 54.19 pesos; and jalapeño peppers, which grew 6.57% from 39.01 to 41.61 pesos.
Regionally, the states with the most expensive baskets were Yucatán (8.94%), Querétaro (8.58%), Michoacán (8.50%), Veracruz (6.32%), and Quintana Roo (4.79%). These figures highlight inflationary pressures on basic goods that affect Mexican families' purchasing power.
Cuauhtémoc Rivera from Anpec stressed the need for companies to be agile and flexible amid shorter trade agreements. He criticized fiscal collection policies, particularly the Special Tax on Production and Services (IEPS) increase implemented this year. He also called for a major census to formalize the economy, prioritizing benefits to encourage informal taxpayers to pay taxes according to their capacity.
