In August, Consumer prices in Metropolitan Lima They were reduced on average 0.29% compared to the previous month. With this, the cost of living so far this year rose only 1.24% and in the last twelve months increased 1.11%, according to the National Statistics and Informatics Institute (INEI).
The monthly inflation setback was marked by a strong drop in the prices of various daily consumption foods, in addition to lower electricity, gas and transport tickets. These reductions compensated for the increases observed in the cost of fruits, chicken and meals away from home.
What went down on the family table
The foods were the ones that most influenced the general price fall. In the markets, the fish and shellfish were cheaper: the jurel cost 28% less, the beautiful fell 18% and also lowered the hake, mackerel and smooth.
The cooking herbs such as the corn (-31%) and the basil (-23%) were also cheaper, as well as the ground garlic. Among the vegetables, the prices of green pea, broccoli, spinach, corn and carrot were reduced. Other basic products such as purple corn, noodles, rice, white sugar and blonde, and even chicken eggs recorded minor falls.
However, not everything went down. The fruits took care on average 1%, with an outstanding lemon rise, which almost doubled its price in a few weeks (34%). They also climbed the strong avocado (8%), the black grape (5%) and the current apple (4%). In meats, the eviscerated chicken increased 1.8% and cuts such as the leg and the breast were also more expensive. The oils and fats had a slight increase.
Relief in Light and Passages RECEIPTS
Relief not only came from the family table. In August, new rates were applied that reduced residential electricity by 3.5% and natural gas by 3.2%. Domestic propane also reduced its price.
Transportation accompanied this trend: interprovincial passages fell almost 8%, while the aircraft, both national and international, were reduced 4% on average. To this was added the fall in fuels, especially vehicular liquefied gas.
In contrast, eating away from home was a bit more expensive. Menus prices, sanguches, tamales and chicken Broaster rose slightly. There were also increases in diverse services, household items, recreation, culture and education, although in small percentages.
Inflation under control
Of the 586 products that are part of the consumption basket, 282 rose in price, 144 dropped and 160 showed no changes. The greatest descents corresponded to the coriander, the jurel, the basil, the ground garlic, the blueberries and the strawberry. At the other extreme, the most marked increases were given in lemon, Chinese onion, betarraga, strong avocado and black grape.
If food and energy are discarded (prices that are usually more volatile), the cost of living in Lima showed a slight increase of 0.08%. This reflects that underlying inflation remains stable.
In sum, August was a month in which food prices, basic services and transport relieved the spending of families, although the fruit and chicken rebound recalled that the market still has pressure spotlights. However, annual inflation remains at low and controlled levels.
The Sun, the strongest currency in the region
In Peru, inflation is one of the minors in the world, which is reflected in a lower concern of citizens in the face of this problem, according to an Ipsos survey. Price stability has been a decisive factor for the sun to remain firm despite political instability. Low inflation transmits confidence in the local currency, increases its demand, favors the supply of dollars and contributes to the appreciation of the exchange rate.
According to a network report, the sun has been the most stable currency in the region so far in the century. While neighboring countries have seen their coins depreciate and Peru crossed changes in government (11 presidents in total), our currency almost did not move. Since the end of 2023, he is even the only one in the region that has gained ground against the dollar.
What secret hides our currency?
While inflation takes away the dream to one third of the world, Peru is the country where that concern is least felt (@Ipsos2025). Today the sun shines as the strongest currency in the region, despite political instability (@Ubs2025).
What secret hides our currency?
– Development Studies Network (@Redevelopment) August 28, 2025
A network survey summarizes it: it is not a chance. For more than three decades, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) It has worked as an independent and meritocratic institution, with a clear mission: preserve the value of our money by maintaining price stability.
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