This is the 4167th most frequent Catalan word.
encariment
"Encariment" means "increase in price" or "price rise."
Here, 'encariment' refers to the general rise or increase in prices or costs.
El govern ha confirmat l'encariment dels preus de l'energia.
The government has confirmed the increase in energy prices.
In this case, 'encariment' highlights the situation where public transportation fares have gone up, likely resulting in economic impact.
L'encariment del transport públic afecta especialment les persones amb menys recursos.
The increase in public transportation costs particularly affects people with fewer resources.
The word 'encariment' is used here to denote the overall increase in cost for common, day-to-day expenses.