The Price of sugar has increased in the past few weeks raising concerns from consumers who say this might affect the prices of other products.<\/p>\n
A kilogram of sugar now costs between Frw900 and Frw1,000.
\nPreviously the price was set between Frw700 and Frw750.<\/p>\n
The Minister of Trade and Industry Francois kanimba says the cause of the price rise is due to a rise in taxes imposed on sugar in East African countries.<\/p>\n
However, the Minister promised that the problem will be handled very soon.<\/p>\n
Subsequently, the price of Bread has risen and other products are gradually increasing in prices. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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