The storms that hit the country destroyed a significant part of the orange production in the Algarve. With estimated drops of between 25 and 40%, producers anticipate a rise in prices in the coming weeks.
There are many losses that have not yet been accounted for, but the He has already done some calculations and estimates income losses of between 25 and 40%.
The association warns that the number could be even higher, because high humidity levels increase the rot and fall of oranges. Furthermore, there are orchards and infrastructure completely destroyed and producers will also suffer increased costs associated with harvesting.
PTherefore, oranges will be more expensive in supermarkets. But it certainly won’t be the only one.
A says that the Effects of bad weather will still be felt on consumer pricesespecially in fruits and vegetables. The set of Only since January has it become almost 12 euros more expensive.
If in 2022 I bought this same basket, with exactly the same products, I would pay, at the time, 65 euros less. The products that increased the most since 2022 were beef, eggs and ground coffee.
