Basic foodstuffs up in price

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Basic product prices have been going up, reflecting increases in energy and transportation costs, for the most part. Bottle water has increased 37%, milk by 10% and garlic is up 75%. According to the Listin Diario, onions, edible oils, dental cream, beans, chocolate, smoked herring, and tomato paste have also increased in price. Rice has maintained a steady price of between RD$15 and RD$18 pesos per pound, depending on the type of rice. Pastas have also held their price levels. Some persons connected to the provision market are saying that the tighter government controls put together by the DGII have affected retailers, at times of higher fuel prices.

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