A price check on canned foods and beverage items has been conducted by Consumer Council earlier (25th November). Significant price increases are observed in both ‘Narcissus Brand Spiced Pork Cubes (142g)’ and ‘Porthos Sardines in Olive Oil (125g)’. Selling price of ‘Narcissus Brand Spiced Pork Cubes (142g)’ has been increased by 20 per cent in one retail outlet and price increases are recorded at six retail outlets for ‘Porthos Sardines in Olive Oil (125g)’, with a price rise of almost 13 per cent.

For beverages, average prices of most products have dropped or remained stable in the past three months. However, a 25 % increase in price is recorded for ‘Vita Pure Distilled Water (700ml)’ in one retail spot while ‘Vita Lemon Tea (250ml x 6)’ records a 2 per cent increase in price. Selling prices of other sample remain unchanged.

Consumers are advised to check with the reports for the most updated prices in different retail stores to save time and money. The Council will continue to monitor local price trend of both beverages and canned foods.

The above-mentioned reports are now available online at the Council’s official website (http://www.consumer.gov.mo). For enquiries, please call 8988 9315.