Food prices in flood-affected markets begin to increase

VTV.vn - Food prices in flood-affected markets have increased sharply due to supply disruptions and transportation difficulties, making life for people after natural disasters even more difficult.

After floods, food is often not available due to damage or transportation difficulties. Therefore, prices are often pushed up, which will make it even more difficult for people in flood-affected areas who have not yet recovered.

At Vinh Ngoc market ( Khanh Hoa ) - the place that suffered heavy damage, it has also started operating again. After the flood, money is really precious to people. It is understandable that they hesitate to buy goods at higher prices than usual.

Food prices in flood-affected areas increase sharply after flooding

Food prices have increased by 30-100%. Vegetables have the highest increase. Seafood has increased by about 60%, while pork has only increased slightly due to people's fear, so consumption is not high. According to traders, the high price is due to the high import price.

After widespread natural disasters, the price increase of food and foodstuffs is inevitable. Because the supply system and production sites are also strongly affected. Therefore, in the initial stage of recovery and resumption of operations, traders and people are sharing and sympathizing to overcome together.

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