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The results show that historic dry weather in Paraguay has caused prices of fruits and vegetables to soar, with some fruits and vegetables rising by 30% to 40% compared to previous months .
Paraguayan newspaper El Pais reported on February 16 that according to Mercado 4 vendors, everything is more expensive and they have even stopped selling lettuce because the price of lettuce has risen to 90,000 guaranis per dozen
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Meanwhile, bananas are priced at 20,000 guaranis per dozen, oranges at 15,000 guaranis, tomatoes over 12,000 guaranis and pineapples at 10,000 guaranis per dozen
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According to the traders' own estimates, the demand for vegetables and fruits in the market has been reduced by as much as 50%
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Meanwhile, bananas are priced at 20,000 guaranis per dozen, oranges at 15,000 guaranis, tomatoes over 12,000 guaranis and pineapples at 10,000 guaranis per dozen
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According to the traders' own estimates, the demand for vegetables and fruits in the market has been reduced by as much as 50%
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In light of the above, El Pais conducted a questionnaire survey to understand the views ofcitizens by asking "How do you feel about product prices? Do you agree that there will be a price increase?" Readers who responded to the questionnaire were almost unanimous that the cost of household food baskets had increased significantly
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Because 99% of respondents chose the "Yes, most prices have gone up, mostly fruits and vegetables" option
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They believe that this has brought heavy economic pressure and blow to all Paraguayan people
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In addition, the recent drought in Paraguay has had an impact on the transport of goods by the river, in addition to higher prices purchased by end consumers
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Due to the low water levels of the Río Paraguay, cargo traffic has recently reached only 40% of its capacity
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Due to the low water levels of the Río Paraguay, cargo traffic has recently reached only 40% of its capacity
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Meanwhile, production of rice, soybeans and corn has also fallen, and economist and former finance minister Manuel Ferreira believes drought conditions are expected to have a major impact on the growth of the agricultural sector this year
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