Steven T. Cua, Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association president, said via mobile phone that the prices of some grocery items have increased at the beginning of March.
“Because of unceasing and huge oil price increases, the increase in price has accelerated. Prices of basic necessities and prime commodities around 3% to 6%. For nonessentials, as high as 8% to 15%,” Mr. Cua said. According to Mr. Cua, the more expensive goods include powdered milk, canned meat, canned fish, fresh milk, biscuits, toothpaste, lotion, children’s formula, liquor, most imported items, bread spreads, and condiments.t to smaller sizes of the same product or alternative brands, and to take advantage of items on sale.
“Consumers can also shop during lean hours, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. even on weekends, to have more time to check on prices and labels. For fresh produce, shop early in the mornings so price-off items have not been snatched away yet,” Mr. Cua said. Since the start of the year, the prices of gasoline, diesel, and kerosene have risen by P9.65, P11.65, and P10.30 per liter, respectively.that the DTI has received requests to adjust the prices of basic goods. However, Ms. Castelo said the reason for the proposed increase is not directly related to high fuel prices.On Jan.
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