Consumer Council released its latest specific price survey on rice. Survey result showed that prices of the 15 surveyed products recorded various price differences and the highest price difference recorded was 21.05 percent. Consumer Council collected prices of 15 brands of rice from 21 retail outlets on 5th November. A general price difference of less than 10 percent was recorded. 'Wing On Thai Jasmine Rice/5kg', which was sold at $57.0 to $69.0, recorded the biggest price difference of 21.05 percent. 'Golden Elephant Brand Premium Jasmine Rice/8kg', which was sold at $119.9 to $140.0, recorded a difference of 16.76 percent. In comparison with September's survey result, 8 out of the 15 surveyed rice brands recorded no change in price, 7 brands recorded general price increases or decreases of less than 5 percent. An obvious change in price was recorded in 'Kangaroo Brand/5kg', which observed a 10.4 percent price increase. The specific price survey on rice is now available on Consumer Council's website (www.consumer.gov.mo) and in the Council's 'Supermarket Price Information Platform' iPhone and Android apps. For inquiry, please call 8988 9315.
