The prices of consumables at Kano local markets are gradually dropping as monitored by our correspondent, Jabiru Hassan, who visited some local markets, recently, in the ancient city.
A few weeks ago, the prices of food items and other essential commodities skyrocketed which resulted in different protests across the country due to the inflation of food items and the existential hardship it inflicted on the populace.
The Round Table visited the Badume market in the Bichi Local Government Area; the Dambatta market, the Rimin Gado market, and the Shuwaki market in the Kunchi Local Government area. The Round Table crew also visited Dawanau International Food Market and gathered that the price of each food item dropped and, observations revealed the new prices are affordable to consumers.
Furthermore, investigation by the Round Table, speaking with the food items vendors disclosed that the inflation is now down, and from all indications, measures taken by the federal and state governments helped greatly in the price drop. Also, the vendors assured that the price may continue to fall due to the recent opening of stores that were stocked by the hoarders.
Speaking to journalists at Badume market, Malam Lawan Adam, one of the food items vendors stated that "removing fuel subsidy has been one of the reasons that everything became so expensive but if the federal government will return the subsidy, we are certain that everything will crash and become much affordable to consumers," he emphasized.
Interestingly, all those who spoke with The Round Table disclosed that the government is now trying its best to control inflation, especially on food items, therefore there may be a good price hike drops on every variety of food items, soon.
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Tag: Prices Of Food Items Dropping In Kano Markets Investigation Reveals
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Published 3/2/2024 4:55:47 PM