Food Prices Climb in San Pedro Sula as Families Tighten Their Belts

Published on Honduras Daily · Oct 8, 2026 · Originally reported October 7, 2026 by La Prensa

Prices for basic grains, eggs, and meat in San Pedro Sula have risen 1.50 to 2 lempiras per pound in recent weeks, eroding purchasing power and forcing families to buy less, with vendors reporting sales down 25% to 30%.

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