Vegetable prices in Caracas rise up to 100% at municipal markets

Prices of tomatoes, onions and bell peppers rose by up to 100% at municipal markets in Caracas, according to the outlet Crónica Uno, which reported on September 25, 2026. The situation directly reduces the purchasing power of consumers in the capital and forces households to drastically change their daily diets.

The rising cost of agricultural staples is hitting family budgets especially hard in a context where, according to data published by El Nacional, Venezuelans spend 60% of their income exclusively on food. Covering the basic food basket absorbs most of the resources available to households.