Inflation and Profiteering Concerns Over Essential Commodities Prices
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Aug 1
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What happened
Sardar Abdul Rahim, a PML-F leader, expressed serious concern over rising inflation and soaring prices for essential commodities, including wheat, flour, sugar, milk, and vegetables. He stated that profiteers and hoarders are operating freely in markets while officials responsible for price control are failing to perform their duties.
From tribune.com.pk
Why it matters
The rising cost of essential goods is making it difficult for poor and working-class families to afford daily meals. The situation is exacerbated by repeated increases in petroleum prices, which drive up transport fares and food costs.
From tribune.com.pk
How it developed
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- Salt Trading Corporation and the Government of Nepal are jointly working to ensure smooth supply and distribution of essential commodities.Sub-event
- Mallikarjun Kharge highlights the Modi Government's failure to control essential commodity price hikes.Sub-event
Government action failed to curb inflation and profiteering in essential commodities.1 source