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The Government of Sierra Leone has assured the public that the country currently has sufficient stocks of essential commodities, despite concerns that rising global fuel prices could affect food supply chains.
The assurance was given by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Alpha Sesay, during the Government’s Weekly Press Conference organized by the Ministry of Information and Civic Education.
Providing an update on the availability of key commodities, Minister Sesay disclosed that the country has rice stock sufficient to last for about five months.
He further stated that flour stocks are expected to last for four months, sugar for six months, and onion supplies for about three months.
The Minister also noted that Sierra Leone remains a net exporter of vegetable oil. In addition to food items, he informed the public that construction materials such as iron rods and cement remain available in the market.
According to him, iron rods are now being manufactured locally, while existing supplies of both iron rods and cement are expected to last for about three months. Minister Sesay acknowledged that the increase in fuel prices could potentially influence the cost of goods and services.
However, he assured the public that the Government is monitoring commodity prices closely and expects the impact of rising fuel costs on essential commodities to remain minimal.
The briefing formed part of the Government’s efforts to provide regular updates to citizens on economic developments and measures being implemented to maintain market stability.
