Commodity prices continued to stabilize after base wages increased

As noted by a reporter from the Industry and Trade Newspaper, recently, commodity prices at markets and supermarkets in the city have decreased. Ho Chi Minh like vegetables, rice, oil, milk, fruit, meat and fish... there are no signs of "price increase".

The average price of live pigs at the market is 62.000 - 66.000 VND/kg. Rice prices at Pham Van Hai market (Tan Binh district) are stable, ST25 rice - shrimp field 28.000 VND/kg, Nang Thom rice 23.000 VND/kg, ST24 rice selling price 27.000 VND/kg.

Quantity of goods arriving at Hoc Mon and Thu Duc wholesale markets in the city. Ho Chi Minh remains stable, prices do not fluctuate much.

Mr. Le Hoang Phong, Deputy Director of Hoc Mon Agricultural Products Wholesale Market, said that in recent days, the wholesale pork consumption situation at the market is still normal, the number of pigs arriving at the market is about 4.000 - 4.500 heads/day, the number of pigs arriving at the market is about XNUMX - XNUMX heads/day. Vegetables, fruits and vegetables are stable.

"Wholesale markets are the main source of supply for many retail systems and supermarkets. Keeping prices stable here plays an important role in maintaining stability in the market. We have been working closely with farmers and suppliers to ensure supply is always sufficient and prices do not fluctuate significantly." Mr. Phong said.

Prices of meat, fish, vegetables, tubers... at traditional markets are almost unchanged.

According to records, at supermarkets, large shopping centers, convenience stores, and food stores such as Co.opmart, Big C, WinMart, Aeon Mall, Bach Hoa Xanh..., basically the selling price of the items is constant. At the same time, units also launched many promotion programs to stimulate consumption, focusing mainly on essential goods and price-stabilized goods such as: Rice, cattle meat, poultry meat, some other items. dairy products, spices... This also contributes to regulating market prices, helping consumers have many choices of products within a price range that suits their budget.

Mr. Tran Minh Tri, a worker is shopping at Aeon Mall City. Thu Duc said: “Keeping the price stable of supermarkets really Helps my family feel more secure, we still can save a significant amount of money each month.

“With income mainly from my husband's salary, my family is very Worried every time there are price fluctuations. Currently, many supermarkets and convenience stores have promotions and discounts, I feel much more secure when I go shopping" Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong (District 5), shared.

At Co.opmart and Co.opXtra shopping locations, there are currently many promotions and great deals, some of which last until the end of the year. For example, in the program "Hearty home cooked rice - Delicious quality meat", the supermarket has a discount of 15-20% on chicken breast fillets, skinless chicken breast fillets, quadrant chicken thighs, and meat. ground pork, pork trotters, frozen Australian beef belly. There are also discounts on fresh products from 10-30%. From July 18 to 31, Saigon Co.op organizes this program at 7 points of sale nationwide.

Ms. Le Thi Thanh Huong, an office worker shopping for goods at Co.opmart said: "I also sightly worry when from day 1/7 base salary increaseIn the past, every time the salary increased, the price of goods immediately increased. But these days when Come shop at here, I see no price fluctuations. Many promotional programs are also implemented, tI feel reassured."

Responding to reporters from Industry and Trade Newspaper, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thang, Director of Co.opmart operations, emphasized: “We always put the interests of consumers first. GPrices of goods at Co.opmart and Co.opXtra systems are currently stable, not changing significantly compared to before July 1. In the coming time, we will continue to invest in technology, expand the supermarket network and strengthen cooperation with suppliers to ensure the supply of quality goods at the most reasonable prices."

According to economic experts, when prices are well controlled, people's purchasing power will be maintained, contributing to stimulating consumption and production. Especially with the salary increase in early July, the control and stabilization of prices has helped people feel secure.

According to Dr. Nguyen Minh Phong, economic expert: “The base salary increased from July 1, but the salary adjustment mainly took place in the public sector, which is less than 7% of the economy. Therefore, the impact from wage increases on market prices will not be too large. Prices of essential consumer goods such as food remain stable. Depending on the supply of each item and consumer demand, prices may increase slightly but will gradually stabilize according to the market."

Ms. Ly Kim Chi - Chairwoman of the City Food Association. Ho Chi Minh commented: “Controlling prices in the context of rising base salaries is a necessary measure to maintain economic stability. Businesses have contributed greatly to this, thereby helping to create consumer confidence and maintain sustainable development."

Many large retailers are still running many promotional programs and deep discounts to stimulate market demand.

Many businesses are trying to maintain prices by cutting costs and finding solutions in the production process to minimize costs in the face of rising input costs. Through that, efforts should be made to keep product and commodity prices stable. Businesses open more distribution channels with mobile sales programs and sales points to stabilize the market...

Currently, the Industry and Trade sector is also closely following the market, not allowing an imbalance in supply and demand, ensuring smooth supply, circulation and distribution of goods. At the same time, we will also strengthen inspection, supervision, and strictly handle behaviors such as speculation, hoarding, hoarding, price inflation... especially during holidays from now until the end of the year.

Increasing the base salary brings many benefits to workers but also poses significant challenges in controlling commodity prices. With drastic measures from businesses and close cooperation from agricultural and food wholesale markets, prices have been kept stable, helping consumers shop with peace of mind and contributing to economic stability. macroeconomics.

In the future, there needs to be more measures and support policies from the government to ensure prices are always stable, while encouraging cooperation from businesses and farmers to maintain supply. Abundant and reasonably priced. Smooth coordination between all parties will be the key to overcoming economic challenges and ensuring sustainable development.

According to information from the Price Management Department (Ministry of Finance), to stabilize market prices from now until the end of the year, the Ministry of Finance, as the standing agency of the Price Management Steering Committee, will continue to coordinate with Ministries and branches to advise the Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister - Head of the Prime Minister's Price Management Steering Committee on solutions and proactive measures to respond to challenges in management work prices in the coming time to ensure inflation control according to targets, price stabilization accompanied by macroeconomic stability.