{
  "id": 1679162,
  "title": "Venezuela Supermarket Sales Jump 21% in Units Amid 580% Inflation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/venezuela-supermarket-sales-jump-21-in-units-amid-580-inflation",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-18T08:41:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Rio Times",
    "slug": "the-rio-times",
    "url": "https://www.riotimesonline.com/venezuela-supermarket-sales-corn-crop-oil-2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "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 .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}