Inflation in Friuli has reached 8%.
Inflation has reached 8% in Friuli. While the news was not unexpected, the news has the same devastating effect on portfolios. The prices of food, transportation, utility bills, and vacations are soaring. The purchasing power of families is so strongly reduced. The June data reported by Istat, that of the increase in inflation increased by 8% compared to the same month of 2021, brings the country back to 1986. A leap back 36 years.
What weighs on our wallet?
What are the effects on? On mortgages, for example, which increasingly distance those who want a home from making their dreams come true. Fixed-rate 20-year loans now cost around 45 cents more than at the beginning of June. In fact it means that if I asked for a loan of 150 thousand euros for a house worth 200 thousand, I have to pay 649 euros per month in 30 years instead of 605.
For everyday shopping the situation does not change. In some cases, the increases are double-digit and what is worse they affect basic necessities. How seed oil which he recorded in June an increase of 68.6% compared to June 2021. Butter follows, up by 27.7%. The flour with + 20.5%. Then there is another cornerstone of our diet: the pasta which costs on average the 18,3% more. Chicken costs 15.1% more, while the price of rice went up by 13.7%. How not to notice the increase in ice cream these days, more than 13.4% compared to last year. Fruit juices increased by 9.4% e mineral water by 8.3%.
How to save.
This means that each family as a whole must take into account that in 2022 it will spend 681 euros more just for food and drinks. For this the shopping at discount stores have increased: + 10% on 2021. Brands also have a minor effect on consumers, who have begun to prefer products with the supermarket brand, which on average cost 20 or 30% of the most famous brands.
There are other ways to save too. Since the expensive bill is also a concern, attention must be paid to using appliances in the correct way. The oven uses a lot of energy, so it should be avoided. It is better to run the dishwasher and washing machine at full load, in the “energy saving” time slot. Prefer LED bulbs and do not put the air conditioner below six degrees to the outside temperature. If we want to leave on vacation it is better to travel on a Tuesday or Thursday, the prices of the companies will be lower. If your trip includes the car, however, remember to go to the self service: you will save up to 9%.
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