Coronavirus: Commodity prices rise in Lango, Moyo

Coronavirus: Commodity prices rise in Lango, Moyo

By Isaac Otwii & Scovin Iceta

Northern Uganda: The coronavirus scare, which continues to slow down the global economy, has led to a drastic increase in prices of basic commodities in Lango Sub-region and Moyo District.

A mini-survey conducted by Daily Monitor in local markets and retail shops in Lira, Dokolo, Moyo and Alebtong towns on Friday indicated that the prices of beans, salt, Irish potatoes, sugar, rice and others have more than doubled.
The commodity with the highest price hike is salt. In Lira Town, the price of a sachet of salt has increased from Shs600 to Shs,1500, a factor traders attributed to decrease in supply.

Produce dealers wait for buyers at produce lane in Lira Town in Northern Uganda on Monday 23th, 2020. PHOTO BY ISAAC OTWII

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