Nghe An: Market is stable, no hoarding of goods due to Covid-19 pandemic

According to a survey, traditional markets and supermarkets in the province are abundant, prices are stable, and purchasing power has not fluctuated much. Photo: Thanh Phuc

According to a survey, on the morning of July 30, all trading and business activities of traditional markets as well as stores and supermarkets in the province remained stable, goods were abundant, purchasing power did not fluctuate much and prices remained the same as before.

Ms. Nguyen Hai Thom, owner of a rice kiosk at Vinh market, said: “The amount of rice sold is still the same, no fluctuations. Regular rice costs from 12,000 VND - 14,000 VND, fragrant rice and sticky rice cost from 16,000 - 25,000 VND/kg (depending on the type); sticky rice costs 25,000 VND/kg. The amount of retail sales to people and wholesale sales to agents is stable, no unusual fluctuations.”

In traditional markets, prices of foods such as meat, fish, vegetables, fruits and tubers are basically stable, with abundant supply. Accordingly, the price of pork butt and shoulder ranges from 150,000 - 160,000 VND/kg, pork belly and spare ribs range from 190,000 - 200,000 VND/kg; grade 1 beef costs 250,000 VND/kg; whole chicken costs from 120,000 - 150,000 VND/kg, green vegetables cost from 15,000 - 25,000 VND/kg...

“I heard about the new developments of the epidemic on the news, but I did not buy and stockpile food because it would spoil quickly, the quality was not guaranteed, and I was not worried about the price increase. I believe in the government's regulation of the market. People rushing to buy will create chaos. If necessary, we should only buy enough for 2-3 days, limit travel and gathering in large crowds,” said Ms. Nguyen Thi Vinh, a resident.

Anti-epidemic products such as masks, hand sanitizers... are diverse, meeting people's needs. Photo: Thanh Phuc

According to Mr. Nguyen Huu Dac, Head of Vinh Market Management Board, business and trading activities at the market are normal and smooth, goods arriving at the market are stable in both output and price, there have been no unusual developments; purchasing power has also not changed dramatically.

At supermarkets, the number of customers remains stable, goods are abundant and many promotional programs to stimulate shopping are implemented. Items serving epidemic prevention such as: cloth masks, hand sanitizer, physiological saline solution... are imported in large quantities, diverse, abundant and prices are stable.

The representative of the Department of Industry and Trade said that people should not panic or worry about the supply of goods, therefore, there is no need to hoard. The relevant authorities have specific plans to regulate goods and stabilize the market when the epidemic becomes complicated. Particularly for goods serving the prevention of Covid 19 epidemic such as medical masks, antiseptic water... the department together with functional forces such as market management and economic police will strictly control to avoid hoarding and price gouging.