Low-income earning Gambians have expressed concerns, frustration and dissatisfaction over the daily surge in prices of basic food commodities in the markets.
The west African country has witnessed incessant spike in the prices of basic food commodities in recent months.
A situation that has been a cause for alarm among traders, retailers and consumers.
Many have expressed dissatisfaction and uncertainty regarding daily survival for themselves and their dependants.
Market survey in the West Coast Region shows that the cost of fish has gone up 30%, sugar which sold for D1250 in 2020 now costs D1350, imported rice now costs D1250 as against D1075 which it sold for in December.
Amid increasing political fragmentation, the hope inspired by President Adama has since faded.
Barrow who has promised far reaching economic stimulus lifted in September, the state of emergency which may ease gradual economic recovery.
Vendors and traders are unable to sell their wares due to hike in prices of commodities and dwindling purchasing power. Many customers are left with lesser options due to the prices charged.
Gambia’s inflation rate stands at 6.04%, a slight drop from 6.15% in 2020.