Venezuela Supermarket Sales Jump 21% in Units Amid 580% Inflation
Venezuela's supermarket sales rose 21% in units from January to July 2026, even as annual inflation hit 580%, while a localized corn loss and a businessman's reported oil advisory role add context. The post Venezuela Supermarket Sales Jump 21% in Units Amid 580% Inflation appeared first on The Rio Times .
Venezuela's supermarket sales surged by 21 percent in units sold between January and July 2026, according to the national association ANSA. Meanwhile, the country's annual inflation rate reached an astonishing 580 percent, as calculated by Reuters using data from the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV). This stark contrast highlights a significant gap between unit-level demand and the skyrocketing inflation rate.
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