Consumer Council released March's specific price survey on rice. 16 rice brand samples were surveyed this time. In comparison with January's survey data, prices of Japanese and Australian rice brands surveyed this month were stable, and prices of 9 Thai rice brands recorded increase of less than 1% to over 17%. 'Golden Rabbit (10kg)' recorded an average price increase of over 8% in almost 20 retail outlets. Consumer Council conducted its latest specific price survey on rice on 5th March. Among the 16 surveyed rice brand samples, 7 rice brands, mainly Japanese and Australian brands, recorded the same prices as those surveyed in January, though the rest Thai rice brands recorded price increases ranged from 0.8% to 17.1%. Most of the 21 retail outlets which sold 'Golden Rabbit (10kg)' were selling it at a price higher than that recorded last time, and the highest and lowest prices differed for over 25%. Consumer Council stated that recent surveys revealed that prices of Japanese and Australian rice brands were stable. The Council also stated that price discrepancies exist for the same brand sold in different retail outlets, consumers are advised to check with the data conducted by the Council. The Council will continue to pay heed on the change in rice prices and provide timely information to consumers. The latest specific price survey on rice can be accessed at the Council's website (www.consumer.gov.mo), consumers may also get access to individual pages of each rice brand on the 'Price Information Platform' to get full details of rice price. For inquiry, please call 89889315.
