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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>The declaration of intent last week by the National Bakers\u2019 Union to increase the price of a standard loaf of bread from D10 to D13 today, Monday, February 14th, has sparked public outcry.<\/b><\/p>\n

The union said its decision to increase the bread prices was due to rising production costs, including higher flour and fuel costs.<\/p>\n

According to the National Bakers\u2019 Union, its members have been struggling to maintain stable prices due to inflationary pressures and supply chain disruptions that have persisted since 2019.<\/p>\n

The union explained in a statement that the cost of flour and transportation has risen significantly, forcing bakeries to either increase prices or risk closure.<\/p>\n

Despite the union\u2019s justification, the price hike has sparked frustration among consumers, many of whom see it as another financial burden in an already difficult economic climate.<\/p>\n

\u201cI buy bread for my family every morning, and now I have to find extra money just for that,\u201d complained Fatou Jobe, a mother of four. \u201cThree dalasi may seem small, but when you add it up over a month, it becomes a lot.\u201d<\/p>\n

Another concerned consumer Ebrima Bah, a taxi driver, expressed frustration over the timing of the increase.<\/p>\n

\u201cEverything is going up\u2014fuel, rice, sugar, and now bread. We are struggling to survive. What are we supposed to do next?\u201d he asked.<\/p>\n

However, bakery owners argued that sustenance of their businesses necessitated their decision to increase the bread price.<\/p>\n

\u201cI understand the frustration, but people don\u2019t see the costs we bear,\u201d said Isatou Ceesay, who owns a small bakery in Serrekunda. \u201cIf we don\u2019t increase the price, many bakeries will close down, and that will be worse for everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n

To address concerns about bread quality, the National Bakers\u2019 Union also announced new standard weights for different types of bread. Under the new pricing structure, \u201cSenfour\u201d bread will weigh 1.70kg, while \u201cTapalapa\u201d will be standardized at 1.55kg. Consumers have been urged to report any vendor, who fails to comply with these new weight regulations.<\/p>\n

As the new prices take effect today, the debate continues. Consumers are calling for government intervention to stabilize food costs, while bakers insist the increase is unavoidable. With Ramadan fast approaching, many Gambians worry about how the rising cost of essential goods will impact their daily lives.<\/p>\n

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