Part 77
Stabroek News spoke to members of the public in Zeelugt, East Bank Essequibo about the rising cost of living and how it is affecting them. The following are their comments:
Interviews and photos by Subhana Shiwmangal
Azad Hussain
Azad Hussain, a 51-year-old vendor said: “I’m trying with the high cost of living. The cost of living is a little hard for me because I’m living alone and the finance and the high prices in the market affects me a lot. My main source of income comes from the snacks and other things I sell from my home. Sometimes I get support from my brother. For example, the cost for a three-litre cooking oil before was about $1,400/$1,600; now the cooking oil cost $2,500. A pound of plantains a couple months back cost $160/$140; now a pound of plantains cost $200. The prices for items in the market are going up every day. If there could be a reduction for the cost of food items that will be good.”
