Overview

• Suggested totals for primary grades range from 203.87 to 418.80 pesos for first and second, 223.68 to 454.81 for third, and 237.68 to 493.82 for fourth to sixth.
• For secondary school, the recommended basic list totals span 295.04 to 598.82 pesos, with prices varying by city and retailer.
• SEP published the official basic lists for preschool, primary and secondary, and notes teachers may request additional materials based on classroom needs.
• Profeco’s latest review of the 24-item canasta básica found weekly baskets for a family of four should not exceed 910 pesos, with a low of 776.30 in Chedraui Apizaco and a high of 990.25 in Súper Aki Extra Mérida.
• The agency reported an average national regular gasoline price of 23.57 pesos per liter as of August 22 and reminded consumers to use the Quién es Quién en los Precios tool, while business groups estimate total back-to-school spending per student can reach around 9,000 pesos and project a 125 billion peso seasonal flow.