Tet market: Diverse goods and stable prices

ABO – The purchasing power of food and goods in Tet increased sharply but prices remained stable.

The purchasing power of jam cakes increases on Tet. Photo: MINH THANH

According to our records, the purchasing power of essential goods such as sugar, monosodium glutamate, jam cake and soft drinks, etc... has increased sharply in recent days compared to the normal days. Abundant supply of goods ensures to serve the shopping needs of the people.

According to the Tien Giang Department of Industry and Trade, by this time, the atmosphere of Tet shopping has started to be exciting, goods serving Tet in the market mainly produced in the country, accounting for about 90%, rich in types and designs, quality is getting better.

Imported goods such as cakes, candies, soft drinks, canned and packaged foods, etc ... almost all have labels, clear origin, especially goods originated from China fell sharply compared with previous years.

Particularly, petroleum products, gas, enterprises in the province will be committed not to lack goods thanks to the plan for reserving goods from before Tet. Therefore, the petrol and gas market ensures to serve consumer demand before, during and after Tet.

Director of the Tien Giang Department of Industry and Trade Doan Van Phuong said that: “In general, goods for the lunar New Year 2019 are plentiful, diverse and abundant, the supply ensures the shopping needs of the people. At the same time, promotional activities, discounts, etc ... are deployed extensively, creating favorable conditions for people to buy quality goods at reasonable prices.

By MINH THANH – Translated by HOANG ANtoa