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Rabat – Morocco’s Ministry of Agriculture and Fishing assured citizens that food prices will remain stable ahead of Eid AL Adha celebrations, which usually see increased spending on such products.
In a press release, the ministry detailed plans to work with farmers and companies to keep prices either the same or even lower them slightly to protect the purchasing power of Moroccan families.
Significantly, the prices of meat and live animals are set to remain stable compared to last year.
Every year, Moroccans celebrate Eid Al Adha when they buy live sheep or other animals and slaughter them for their meat. The price of sheep can be steep for working families, and they hope every year that the prices will remain stable.
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“For sheep and goats, and especially sheep, prices in markets and general markets are on the same levels as the previous season,” the ministry said.
“The prices of vegetables and fruit are showing a stable if not downwards slope, thanks to the cooperative efforts of the state, farmers, and farm workers, despite difficult climate conditions and challenging global circumstances that have led to increased prices,” the press release adds.
The ministry said that grain, sugar, and wheat prices will remain stable due to government support.
The most popular vegetables will also enjoy good supply and quality, according to the press release. The ministry said tomato prices especially have seen a decrease since April, stabilizing at a price of MAD 3.8 ($0.38) per kilogram.
The price of potatoes has also marked a decrease of around 18% since last year, the statement said, citing the current price as stable around MAD 4 ($0.4) per kilogram.
Recent hikes in the prices of dairy, vegetables, and oil, among others, have caused financial anxiety for Moroccan families, especially when compounded with other rises in fuel and school costs.
The Moroccan government in turn announced several increases to subsidy programs in order to keep costs down for consumers.
But worker unions and ordinary consumers alike have kept up calls for further price decreases, arguing that government subsidies have not been enough, especially for fuel and energy prices.
