Options in handling the high cost of living


SOCIAL media is rife with complaints about price hikes on vegetables and other basic nutritional food. And in December, consumers may even have to fork out more of their hard-earned cash for bread.

Consumer groups have been urging the government to use the price control mechanism not only during festive seasons but as an ongoing process. We certainly agree with this proposal.

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