School supplies weigh heavily on consumers' pockets. João Pantoja/Rede Amazônica Most of the products that make up the so-called "school supplies basket" are more expensive in Greater Belém compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Inter-Union Department of Statistics and Socioeconomic Studies of Pará (Dieese/PA). The survey was released this Friday (31). With the end of the July school holidays, parents are also worried about purchasing or supplementing school supplies for the second semester. According to Dieese/PA, in some cases, the adjustments reach more than 20%, more than doubling the inflation calculated at around 4.6% for the last 12 months. The research also found price declines in relation to values ??practiced at the beginning of 2026, in January. ? Products with the biggest increases Accountant advises how to save school supplies in the second half of the year Between the 27th and 30th of July 2026, Dieese/PA collected prices for around 50 products in the main stationery stores, bookstores, department stores and department stores in Greater Belém. The result was compared with the average prices for the same period last year. According to the survey, which observed the main brands, the highlights are crayons, with an increase of 21.39%; liquid concealer, up 15.38% and white rubber, up 14.46%. ? Notebooks and backpacks are heavy on your pocket. Dieese/PA research also showed that notebooks have also become more expensive in the last 12 months, with adjustments exceeding 10%. According to the agency, prices vary depending on size, manufacturer and characters. Those with 200 sheets and 10 materials, for example, cost between R$19.99 and more than R$60. The so-called "smart notebooks" (customizable) can cost between R$120 and more than R$160, depending on the place of purchase and accessories. Another important item, according to the research, are backpacks, which are also more expensive compared to the same period last year. According to Dieese/PA, depending on the place of purchase, manufacturer and character, prices vary between R$39.90 and more than R$500 per unit. As for school uniforms, Dieese/PA reported that the values ??have also increased compared to last year and, at least, exceed inflation by more than 5%. ? As the vast majority of products are more expensive, Dieese/PA advises parents to research prices, as the same product can differ by more than 20% depending on the place of purchase. VIDEOS with the main news from Pará Access other news from the state on g1 Pará.