HANOI: Prices have remained mostly stable as Hanoi is left reeling from the damage caused by Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm this year.
The latest report by the city’s market watch said prices of eggs, meat and fish have not increased much, while fresh vegetables and seafood have seen significant increases.
Massive flooding in some northern provinces has reduced the capital’s food supply. Prices for pork, beef and poultry have not seen large increases, with local vendors claiming there is ample supply of meat for residents.
In addition, prices of fruits have not changed much as demand has plummeted. Consumers are reportedly prioritising essential items like rice, instant noodles, salt, sugar, cooking oil and other dry foods, which have not seen major price hikes.
Vegetables, on the other hand, have seen significant price increases since yesterday as farm products around the capital city were destroyed by rising water. The city’s local markets reported prices for fresh vegetables increasing by as much as 20% to 40%.
Vegetables that can last for longer periods such as pumpkins, squash, potatoes and radishes were among the most popular products. — Viet Nam News/ANN
