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04-15-2009, 03:10 PM
The Dominican Traders Federation (FDC) says that during the first four months of the year basic food prices have increased by between 5% and 8%. Ivan de Jesus Garcia, speaking on behalf of the FDC, says that for example, the price of tomato sauce has increased by 10%. He added that garlic prices have skyrocketed. The prices of plantains, yuca (cassava), rice and tomatoes have also experienced increases since the beginning of the Easter holidays. However, fresh chicken, onions, potatoes, bananas and soybean oils have seen slight drops in prices.
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