Argentina Government Cheers Falling Prices While Utility Bills Soar

ARGENTINA · ECONOMY Key Facts —The claim: Economy Minister Luis Caputo said some prices fell in real terms since late 2023, citing apparel down 36% and footwear down 30%. —What he downplayed: Public utility tariffs rose more than 112% over the same stretch, and transport climbed about 80%. —The inflation backdrop: Prices rose 2.6% in […] The post Argentina Government Cheers Falling Prices While Utility Bills Soar appeared first on The Rio Times .