[HIGHLIGHTS] From Alcampo to Mercadona: the basic shopping basket is 19% more expensive than in January 2023 despite the fact that food has had VAT reduced for a year

From Alcampo to Mercadona: the basic shopping basket is 19% more expensive than in January 2023. Despite the fact that essential products have been bearing less taxes for a year, the measure approved by the Government to cushion the impact of inflation on household economies has been diluted by the rise in prices and is practically not felt in the pocket.

The average ticket for a basic purchase currently amounts to 35.81 euros. This cart includes foods with VAT reduced from 4% to 0%, such as milk, eggs, bananas or rice.