Gia Lai: Ensuring supply of goods, stabilizing prices before storm Kalmaegi

Supermarkets and markets proactively increase the amount of goods

On the afternoon of November 5, when information about storm No. 13 (Kalmaegi) was reported to have the potential to directly affect Gia Lai province and many other localities, people proactively went to buy goods and food to stock up.

*People line up to pay at Co.opmart Quy Nhon Supermarket.*

At major supermarkets such as Co.opmart Quy Nhon, GO! Quy Nhon,... and convenience stores in Quy Nhon ward, the number of customers increased 2-3 times compared to normal days. Many stalls such as instant noodles, rice, bottled water, eggs, milk, vegetables and flashlights were almost "sold out" in just a few hours. Supermarket staff worked continuously, the atmosphere was urgent and busy to replenish goods and serve the increased shopping needs of people before, during and after the storm.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Hoa (Quy Nhon ward) shared: "I heard that this storm is strong and can cause heavy rain for a long time, so I took the opportunity to go shopping in advance. Mainly dry food, drinking water and a few flashlights in case of power outages."

Similarly, Mr. Nguyen Van Tuong (Quy Nhon Nam ward) said that his family was afraid of deep flooding and isolation due to the storm, so he decided to buy necessities early to stock up for the whole family to use for about a week.

“When I go to the supermarket, I prefer to choose canned goods, instant food or less processed food in case of power outages. However, the number of customers is too large so many items are starting to run out,” said Mr. Tuong.

*People prefer to choose canned foods and instant foods.*

Mr. Nguyen Van Minh, Head of the marketing team at Co.opmart Quy Nhon, said the number of customers coming to the supermarket in recent days has increased many times compared to normal.

"To ensure supply, we have proactively increased the quantity of goods: vegetables and fruits by about 3 tons per day, 4,000 boxes of instant noodles and 10 tons of other essential goods, 3 times higher than usual. All prices are kept stable, and there are even many promotional programs so that people can shop with peace of mind. The supermarket also increased 100% of its staff to serve customers," said Mr. Minh.

*Purchasing power at GO! Quy Nhon Supermarket increased 3-4 times compared to normal.*

Ms. Ngo Thi Hong, in charge of GO! Quy Nhon Supermarket, said: "Since November 3, the number of customers has increased 3-4 times compared to normal. We have ordered more goods and increased our reserves 5-6 times to meet people's needs if there is a prolonged storm or flood."

According to Ms. Hong, this morning the supermarket also worked with Quy Nhon Nam ward on the supply of necessities. If the flood situation continues, the supermarket will ensure that the prices of goods are always stable to ensure goods serve the people.

Ensuring supply of goods and fuel

To proactively respond to storm Kalmaegi and floods, the Department of Industry and Trade of Gia Lai issued Document No. 2074/SCT-QLTM on implementing response measures, in accordance with Official Dispatch No. 06/CD-UBND dated November 3, 2025 of the Provincial People's Committee.

*Co.opmart Quy Nhon Supermarket ensures abundant supply to serve people before, during and after the storm.*

The Department of Industry and Trade requires businesses producing and trading essential goods; key traders, distributors, agents and retail stores of petroleum in the area to proactively ensure petroleum supply and support disaster response.

Key units, distributors, agents and retail stores of gasoline must review inventories, ensure stable supply, and prevent shortages, speculation, hoarding, and unreasonable price increases.

In particular, priority is given to supplying gasoline to telecommunications companies (Viettel, VNPT, MobiFone , Gtel-Mobile, Post Office...) to operate generators at BTS stations when power outages are caused by storms, according to the list of the Department of Science and Technology. At the same time, gasoline stations must strengthen inspections and ensure the safety of warehouse systems, tanks, pumps, electrical equipment and fire prevention and fighting.

*The whole province has prepared enough essential goods to serve people before, during and after the storm.*

Enterprises distributing bottled drinking water, food, processed food, and essential necessities need to prepare sufficient reserves and be ready to supply when required; proactively plan transportation and circulation of goods in case of separation or flooding, ensuring the supply of goods to serve people, rescue forces, and evacuation areas.

According to the Department of Industry and Trade, the entire province has prepared enough essential goods to serve people before, during and after the storm. Businesses, supermarkets and convenience stores are required to stabilize prices and maintain abundant supplies so that people can confidently cope with the storm.

According to the forecast, from the evening of November 6, with the impact of storm No. 13 on land, the coastal area of Gia Lai will have winds gradually increasing to level 6-7, then gradually increasing to level 8-9, the area near the storm's center will have strong winds of level 10-12 (focusing on the East of Gia Lai province), gusting to level 14-15. Gia Lai province will have heavy to very heavy rain with common rainfall of 200-400 mm/period.

Source: https://congthuong.vn/gia-lai-dam-bao-nguon-cung-hang-hoa-binh-on-gia-truoc-bao-kalmaegi-429132.html