Dar es Salaam. The government has summoned manufacturers to an urgent meeting next week to address reported cement price increase.
Authorities have also launched an investigation to determine the market situation. The ministry of Industry and Trade confirmed that officials will meet key industry stakeholders on Tuesday, August 18, to establish the root causes of the price surges and identify effective measures to stabilise the market.
Speaking to The Citizen, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Industry and Trade, Rajabu Salum, expressed deep concern over the sudden spike in retail prices, noting that state agencies are evaluating whether regulatory intervention is warranted.
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