The Banco Popular Bank in Costa Rica reactivates housing and consumer creditWednesday, January 14, 2009 The bank hopes to offer $548 million in loans for consumption, housing and development in 2009. Nacion.com reports that "this year the bank hopes to offer $381 million (¢213 billion) in consumer loans and $55 million (¢31 billion) for house construction or purchase. Consumption Trends in GuatemalaWednesday, September 23, 2009 Future consumption in Guatemala is being shaped by growing urbanization and a very young demographic structure. Business are starting to pay attention to and take advantage of the fact that almost half of the population are children, thus getting ready to build a solid base of potential loyal customers. Economic Recovery Shows on Financial StatementsMonday, May 10, 2010 Consumption is slowly recovering in Guatemala, translating into increased sales and profits for companies registered at the National Stock Exchange. The 18 companies with enlisted bonds at the stock exchange (BNV) published financial statements which show increased sales and profits. In Honduras No One To Charge for ElectricityTuesday, March 5, 2013 The National Electric Power Company has no one to measure consumption, issue bills or collect payments for the electric power it provides. The manager Emil Hawitt has declared that the state run company is at risk of collapse, "because the contract signed by the National Electricity Company (ENEE) and Enterprise Measurement Services for Energy in Honduras (SEMEH) for metering, billing , collection and recovery of debts, expired on Monday. " Panama: Fuel Consumption up to April 2019Thursday, June 6, 2019 In the first four months of 2019, 389 million gallons of fuel were sold in Panama, 4% more than the 373 million gallons reported during the same period in 2018. The latest data published by the General Comptroller of the Republic detail that during the first four months of 2019 the consumption of gasoline in the country, which includes 91 and 95 octanes, totaled 111 million gallons, 3.2% more than in the same period last year. Panama: Fuel Consumption Increases to 3%Thursday, July 4, 2019 In the first five months of 2019, 486 million gallons of fuel were sold, 3% more than the 472 million gallons reported in the same period in 2018. The most recent report published by the General Comptroller of the Republic details that during the first five months of 2019 the consumption of gasoline in the country, which includes 91 and 95 octanes, reached 140 million gallons, 2.4% more than in the same period last year. Illicit Trade is 7% of ConsumptionThursday, August 22, 2019 In Costa Rica, it is estimated that illegal trade mobilizes around $1.230 million per year, which is equivalent to 7% of household consumption. According to a study by the Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce's (CCCR) Illicit Trade Observatory, the products most affected by smuggling are cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, spare parts for vehicles, clothing, pharmaceuticals and medicines. Gasoline Consumption Grows 7%Friday, November 8, 2019 From January to September 2019, 859 million gallons of fuel were sold, and gasoline demand of 95 octane grew 7% over the same period in 2018. The figures of the General Comptroller of the Republic report that during the first nine months of 2019 the consumption of gasoline in the country, which includes the 91 and 95 octanes, totaled 252 million gallons, 3% more than in the same period last year. Fuel Consumption Starts 2020 DownwardsTuesday, March 3, 2020 During January of this year in Panama 90 million gallons of fuel were sold, a figure that is 7% less than that reported in the same month of 2019. The General Comptroller of the Republic reported that during the first month of 2020, gasoline consumption in the country, which includes 91 and 95 octanes, fell to 27.9 million gallons, 1.3% more than the 27.5 million gallons registered in January 2019. Gasoline Consumption Up 3% in 2019Tuesday, February 4, 2020 In Panama, 1.128 million gallons of fuel were sold during 2019, and the demand for gasoline grew by 3% in relation to what was reported in 2018. The General Comptroller of the Republic reported that during 2019 gasoline consumption in the country, which includes 91 and 95 octane gasoline, reached 339 million gallons, 3% more than the 330 million gallons registered in 2018. Fuel Consumption Up 4% in First QuarterTuesday, May 7, 2019 In the first three months of 2019, 289 million gallons of fuel were sold in Panama, 4% more than the 278 million gallons reported during the same period in 2018. The latest data published by the General Comptroller of the Republic detail that during the first three months of 2019 the consumption of gasoline in the country, which includes 91 and 95 octanes, amounted to 28 million gallons, 2.8% more than in the same period last year. Consumer Trends in SpainThursday, August 14, 2014 In 2014 the consumption of fresh produce went down, the frequency of trips to the shops changed and the preference for large supermarkets has returned. From a statement issued by the Costa Rica Foreign Trade Promotion Office (Procomer): Consumption of Seafood in U.S.Wednesday, August 21, 2013 Consumption of sea products has grown by 14.6% over the past five years, with new food trends in America and cultural aspects motivating the increase. From an article by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER): Beef Consumption in ChinaMonday, September 23, 2013 In the next ten years beef consumption in China could grow by 24%. A statement from the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office (PROCOMER) reads: Energy consumption decreasesThursday, October 4, 2018 In Nicaragua, electricity consumption in the industrial sector fell 4% between March and August of this year, mainly due to the political and social crisis the country is currently experiencing. Sergio Maltez, president of the Nicaraguan Chamber of Industry (Cadin), explained to Laprensa.com.ni about the reduction in electricity consumption that "... |
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