The Secretariat of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader) and the Federal Consumer Prosecutor's Office (Profeco) stated in a joint communiqué that there are no conditions to justify a possible increase in the price of tortillas in Mexico. Both agencies ruled out a price increase for tortillas, stating that there has been no increase in the cost of corn or flour. Additionally, Sader and Profeco indicated that there are no economic or technical conditions to justify a price increase for this basic product, so they called on businesses to avoid unjustified hikes that would harm the population. They also noted that the tortilla sector remains committed to the National Corn-Tortilla Agreement to stabilize prices and even reduce them according to market conditions. The authorities also warned that they will maintain surveillance in establishments to ensure that prices are respected and to prevent consumer abuse. In this regard, Profeco announced that it will monitor prices in 603 tortilla shops nationwide through the 'Who is Who in Prices' program. There is no increase in the price of tortillas. Sader and Profeco inform that there is no increase in the cost of corn or flour that would justify price hikes. The commitment to stability is maintained through the National Corn-Tortilla Agreement, for the benefit of families.
Claudia Sheinbaum rejected the possibility of a tortilla price increase in Mexico. During her press conference on Tuesday, April 14th, she denied that there is any justification for raising the price per kilogram of tortilla. The head of state affirmed that the price of corn is at low levels, so there is no reason to pass an increase on to the final consumer. 'There is no reason for the increase in the price of tortillas,' she stated regarding rumors of a possible hike. In this situation, she instructed the Secretariat of Agriculture to dialogue with producers and sector actors to review the origin of the reports of increases and reinforce existing agreements. Furthermore, she called on sellers to avoid unjustified adjustments to the price of the food item.
Despite the warnings from federal authorities, the price per kilogram of tortilla shows significant variations depending on the region. If you were sent out for tortillas, it's a good idea to check prices to avoid overcharging. The national average is located at 24.18 pesos per kilogram, with differences of up to 17 pesos between areas of the country. The highest prices are recorded in the north: Mexicali: 33.29 pesos, Hermosillo: 32.17 pesos, San Luis Río Colorado: 31.83 pesos, Nogales: 31 pesos. In the central and southeast regions, the lowest prices are observed: Xalapa: 15.75 pesos, Puebla (metropolitan area): 16.50 pesos, Tlaxcala: 17 pesos. In Mexico City, the kilogram of tortilla is sold between 21.27 and 21.72 pesos, below the national average. In other cities, the price per kilogram of tortilla is at intermediate levels: 25.38 pesos in Monterrey, 26.23 pesos in Guadalajara, and 29.20 pesos in Cancún. Last year, President Claudia Sheinbaum established an agreement with corn producers, flour mill companies, and tortilla associations to prevent price increases for tortillas nationwide. Likewise, the head of state promotes a program for the regulation of corn production to bring the grain closer to distributors; however, this scheme has been questioned by the National Union of Agricultural Workers (UNTA), considering that the concentration of the market in large companies limits its impact on prices.
