According to a survey conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Economics (FGV/IBRE) at the request of the newspaper O Globo, the price of products and services related to Summer - such as fans, fruits, ice and ice cream distributors - increased 9.11% in the country over the last 12 months, almost the double of the 5.63% average inflation of the Consumer Price Index (IPC).The research shows, for example, that fruits became 16.79% more expensive and soft drinks purchased in stores and bars increased by 11.68%. In stores, air-conditioning prices increased 5.03% compared to last summer and they can still be adjusted, according to IBRE's economist, André Braz.Gyms also became more expensive, with a 7.51% increase. Services exert a great weight on inflation, where memberships for gyms and clubs increased above average inflation, and fruit and beverages prices. Drinks are great villains because they are widely consumed this time of the year, says Braz, who still mentioned the 11.61% increase of beer.Please click here to read the full article (in Portuguese).