90% consumers changed their eating habits. inflation, Prioritize on-sale products, white brands or super ‘low cost’ products and, to a lesser extent, reduce fresh food consumption, according to a December survey by the Consumers and Users Association (OCU).
In particular, the report reveals: Most Europeans think their financial situation is getting worse Compared to a year ago, there was a significant increase in households experiencing economic difficulties, while in the case of Spain, this rate increased from 23% to 35% in the last eight months, and they had to resort to their savings to reach the economy. end of the month (60%), asking family and friends for money (32%), or requesting a loan from the bank (18%).
Among the factors contributing to the deterioration of domestic economies in Spain, inflation, especially in the field of food, stands out. historical records at the end of the year.
Sales
In this way, most of the consumers have changed their eating habits, give priority to the products offered (69% of respondents) prioritize white brands (66%) and super ‘low cost’ (58%).
At the same time, consumption of fresh products such as meat and fish (32%) as well as fruits and vegetables (18%) is reduced. On the contrary, Consumption of products with a long service life increasessuch as packaged and frozen foods (28%).
Energy
Inflation also encourages new domestic consumption habits. energy field in nine out of ten housesthe most common is to turn off the light every time you leave the room (72%), then reduce the heating hours (63%), unplug the mobile phone or tablet charger when not in use (59%), and even shorten the usage time. taking a shower or preferring a bath (51%).
The impact of inflation also affects other areas. Thus, respondents point out new savings habits to reduce entertainment and hospitality spending (87%), clothing and accessories (84%), travel (84%), cultural activities (80%), and driving (74%). But also in the local budget for sports practices (60%), education (45%) and health care (41%), especially dentist, physiotherapy or consultations and diagnostic tests.
In this way, the OCU called on the Government to: “urgently” increase the amount of the 200 euro checkwhile demanding 0% VAT on meat and fish, as well as the number of beneficiaries.
The consumer organization also requested an increase in personal income tax (and reductions in work and self-employment) personal and family minimums; family members are not taxable and have not actually been updated since 2015. It’s a measure that all taxpayers believe will benefit, but especially retirees, families with dependent children, and people with disabilities.
Source: Informacion
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