The wholesalers of fishing terminal Villa María del Triunfo are mortified. The strong waves in the litorial the country, and Easter, caused the price of Whitefish increase to 30%.
Ponce Leonardo Hidalgo (55), a salesman at the terminal for 40 years, said the Perico, which normally cost S / .7 or S / .8, is now S /. 15 kg. “Prices have risen almost twice as much. And that has been happening with all types of Fish”, says.
True, the rise in prices has also affected the marketing of other fish, such as Sea Bass (S / .20, was 15 per kilo), the Charela (S / .34) and the Chiri (S / .7).
"The Sea is moved in the northern part. The merchandise of Whitefish has risen. It also happens with Liza, Tuna, the cojinova "Says Jorddy Solis (22), another wholesaler. He says it is selling kilo tuna S /. 10 (was S / 8), and the price can rise by Easter.
"The surf has affected us all. The contention was four days S / ago. 4; is now twice "He said.
A similar view has Magaly Sucasa (42), a wholesale vendor with 12 years in the business. She says that the price of fish has risen by 30%. “Perela is S/.30, but a week ago it was S/.22,” says.
In this scenario the most comfortable Bonito Fish is in this supply center costs 4 soles per kilo, a sun more than last week.

SOURCE: Diariocorreo.pe