With the month of December running, the dates of greatest consumption are approaching, both for Argentina and for the Latin American region in terms of gifts and mass consumption items such as beverages and food, as the Christmas and the end of the year party.
During the month of November, there was a sales peak of about 20% more than the previous year (2021) in what are presumed to be purchases for Christmas for the number of gifts such as toys, clothing and Christmas items such as sweet bread or pudding, the sweet bread mentioned being the product of celebration which increased the most compared to last year, exceeding general inflation.
On the other hand, the fact that Argentina continues to participate in the World Cup in Qatar means that match days are closer to the Christmasbusinesses, shopping centers and streets are deserted and it seems that commerce does not move, however, the “gatherings” to watch these football matches are full of mass consumption items.
This is expected to be Christmas most expensive in the last three decades because, according to private consultants, annual inflation could exceed 100% by the end of the year. The INDEC inflation report for the month of November will be published on December 15, however, it is estimated that there was an increase in prices of between 5.9% and 6.5% in the last month to date.
ANSeS discount of 10% with debit
To encourage consumption, even the Christmas, the National Social Security Administration (ANSeS), continues with its 10% refund program on purchases made on Mondays with debit cards at participating businesses. Business and clothing, pharmacies, perfumeries, transportation, opticians, bookstores, paint stores and even construction materials are on the program.
Each purchase has a refund of up to 1,000 pesos, but there are no limits on the number of operations. To receive this 10% refund, you must belong to one of the following groups: Universal Child Allowance (AUH), Pregnancy (AUE), Prenatal, Unemployment benefit, Progresar Scholarship, ANSeS retirement and pensions, non-contributory pensions and program of the Ministry of Social Development.
In order to receive this reimbursement provided by the Social Development entity, In the first instance, you must go to a business attached to the program on a Monday and pay for the consumption using the debit card where the benefits or benefits are collected. The 10% refund will be deposited automatically after seven business days.
