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BCH President Roberto Lagos and Paraguay's central bank chief Carlos Carvallo addressed questions on inflation and monetary policy during the Central Bank of Honduras's annual Economic Perspectives Conference in Tegucigalpa.

Egg prices in Honduras have jumped another 14 lempiras, now reaching up to 130 lempiras (about $5.20) per carton in Tegucigalpa markets, straining household budgets as a key protein source becomes less affordable.

Vendors at Tegucigalpa's Feria del Agricultor and other markets report rising wholesale costs on chicken products and beef, dwindling customer traffic as families tighten spending, and some store closures due to shortages of beef and eggs.

Five staple foods rose in price this week at Tegucigalpa's Farmers Market—including red onions (L30/lb), cabbage (L40), and beef (L98/lb)—while broccoli, yellow onions, corn, and chayote squash fell.

Five vegetables in Tegucigalpa's Farmers Market accumulated L30 in price increases, and several beef cuts rose by up to four lempiras per pound this week, driven by extreme drought affecting crop and livestock production.

Red beans jumped 5 lempiras to 110–116 lempiras per measure at Tegucigalpa's Feria del Estadio market this week, with producers warning of further increases in about three weeks as the new harvest arrives; onions, beets, corn, pataste (chayote squash), and cauliflower also rose due to low supply from prolonged dry weather.

Cabbage, onions, and beans posted price increases at Tegucigalpa markets this week, with vendors citing low production and warning that bean prices may climb further in August as new harvests arrive.

Potatoes at the Farmer and Artisan Fair near the National Stadium in Tegucigalpa have risen to 28 lempiras per pound (about $1.12), while dairy prices have fallen.

Potato prices at Tegucigalpa's El Lempirita market climbed to L25 per pound (about $1 per pound) due to reduced harvests from March-to-May drought, part of broader food-cost pressure straining household budgets.

Egg prices jumped at Tegucigalpa's main markets over the weekend, with large eggs rising from 85 to 95 lempiras per 30-unit carton, as sellers cite higher production costs and limited large-egg supply.