The power of consumers
In developed countries when the price of a food item goes up, consumers do not buy it for a week or so and ultimately the price falls. Stores cut down the price, sometimes less than 50 percent, if it is a perishable item.
Food prices are on the rise in our country. What if we don't buy an item which has been made expensive overnight? During the Holy month of Ramadan, what if we do not consume foods made with pulses, onions, etc for a week? We should give it a try and let's see what happens.
As consumers, we can certainly control the prices of essentials in kitchen markets. Just don't buy or buy less if absolutely necessary.
Ziauddin Ahmed
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