Vinh City residents should not rush to buy and hoard goods.

PURCHASING POWER SLIGHTLY INCREASED

Purchasing power of food items in markets tends to increase. Photo: Thanh Phuc

Hung Dung Market (Vinh City) on the morning of June 14 coincided with the Doan Ngo Festival (5/5 lunar calendar), so the number of people coming to the market was higher than usual. Items such as fruits increased slightly in price due to the increased demand for incense offerings during the Doan Ngo Festival. Items such as fish, beef, chicken, duck, rice, sticky rice, etc.Purchasing power increased slightly but prices remained stable.

In most traditional markets, pork is "sold out", by 8am there is no more meat to sell. Photo: Thanh Phuc

In particular, pork is "out of stock" due to a sudden increase in purchasing power. Ms. Nguyen Thi Ha, a pork trader at Hung Dung market, said: "At 7:30 am, 60 kg of meat was sold out and had to slaughter 2 more pigs to meet the needs of the people". The reason is that many people, after receiving information about Covid-19 infections in the community, rushed to buy food reserves to avoid going to the market many times. Although purchasing power has increased, the price of meat remains stable, ranging from 130,000 VND - 160,000 VND/kg depending on the type.

In other markets such as Quan Lau (Truong Thi), Coi market (Hung Loc), Ben Thuy market... food items sold out quite early this morning due tohigh purchasing power.

Instant noodles are also a product that many people prioritize buying and storing. Photo: Thanh Phuc

According to the survey, at the dealers, the number of people buying various itemsgoods such as instant noodles, fish sauce, cooking oil... increased slightlycompared to before. Mr. Tuan Anh, owner of a grocery store on Tue Tinh Street (Vinh City) said: "The best sellers are instant noodles, pho, dried vermicelli, hand sanitizer, and toilet paper. In the morning alone, the number of buyers increased by about 50%, and prices of goods are stable."

READY TO MEET ESSENTIALS IN ANY SITUATION

On the morning of June 14, people rushed to buy pork. Photo: Thanh Phuc

To be ready to supply essential goods to people in all situations, the Department of Industry and Trade previously established inspection teams to survey the supply capacity of units, stores, supermarkets, agents and businesses in the area.

Through inspection, it is found that essential goods in the province are currently abundant, diverse, and prices are stable. In addition, the Department of Industry and Trade has alsoScenarios for responding to epidemic levelshappen. Accordingly, commit to providing enough essential goods for people in all situations.

The Department of Industry and Trade inspects the supply of goods at a large warehouse in Vinh Tan ward (Vinh city). Photo: Thanh Phuc

Mr. Cao Minh Tu - Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade said: "Currently, the supply of essential goods in the province is very abundant, prices are stable. People should not worry,Do not rush to buy and hoard, causing market disruption.We will regularly monitor and closely grasp the developments in supply and demand, market prices, coordinate with businesses to implement plans and scenarios to ensure the supply of essential goods to serve people's lives according to each level, the development of the epidemic and for quarantined areas."

In traditional markets, epidemic prevention work has been tightened. At Hung Dung market, 60% of traders are equipped with anti-droplet glasses. Photo: Thanh Phuc

It is worth noting that on the morning of June 14, at traditional markets,epidemic prevention work is tightenedAccording to a quick survey at Hung Dung market, up to 60% of traders are equipped with anti-droplet glasses, 50% of shop owners are equipped with hand sanitizer to serve customers; the market management board regularly reminds people to wear masks to prevent epidemics, not to gather in large numbers to buy goods at the same time, and not to rush to buy and hoard.

Hung Dung Market Management Board regularly reminds people to practice "5K". Photo: Thanh Phuc

Mr. Nguyen Khac Thanh - Deputy Manager of Hung Dung Market said: "Currently, people's awareness has been raised, so in addition to strictly implementing the general regulations of the Market Management Board, traders have equipped themselves with their own epidemic prevention measures for themselves and their customers. In addition, the Management Board has increased sanitation in the market area, reminding people not to gather in too many places to buy and sell."

According to statistics from the Department of Industry and Trade, the current amount of rice stored at distribution facilities is about 2,500 tons, and the reserve among people is about 15,000 tons; Fresh foods such as livestock, poultry, and seafood have an output of about 39,000 tons; green vegetables are about 40,000 tons/month; fish sauce is about 500 tons, cooking oil is 1,000 tons, instant noodles are 2,000 tons... The source of goods is very abundant, diverse, and prices are stable. In case of necessity, we will mobilize, connect, and fully supply essential goods.