In March 2024, prices skyrocketed, with inflation shooting up to 25.8% from February's 23.2%.
That means everything cost a whopping 25.8% more compared to the same time last year! Food prices jumped by 29.6%, and non-food items also saw a hefty increase.
Locally made goods were up by 26.6%, and even imported stuff went up by 23.8%. What's driving this surge? Well, it's mostly food and transportation costs. And get this, six areas, including booze, personal care, and dining out, saw prices soar even higher than the national average!