Fish Scarcity: Price of Maquerrel fish increases

Many a thousand of Yaounde City dwellers are yet to understand why the price of the commonly consumed fish specie known as Maquerrel has suddenly increased in the market.

Instead of the normal 1200FCFA price, it has increased to 1300;1350; or better still 1450 FCFA in different fish markets.

Suppliers have noted that the increase in the price of Maquerrel is as a result of scarcity of the specie of fish in bigger markets.

The sudden increase in the price of Maquerrel came shortly after the two end of year feasts.

Most of the stock of fish sold presently in the market are generally old and already out of stock and almost bad for human consumption. 

Consumers on their part have switched to other specie that are less expensive hence sacrificing the pleasure to be derived from consuming their most choiced fish.

Dealers of roasted fish on the other hand say they now experience a drastic decrease in income and profits given that most of their customers no longer place command for Maquerrel because of the hike in price. Majority have switch not only to other specie of fishes but other roasted items such as beef.

To resolve the problem, suppliers have as individuals decided to contact hierarchy for more information.

Irene Mbang Tata

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