The King Savers of Beau-Vallon remains the point of sale that offers the lowest prices. The cost of the basket of 55 products identified for this year amounts to Rs 3583, according to the survey conducted in October-November. The President of the Observatory of prices, Harish Bundhoo, is convinced that this organization will help improve the competition among retailers.
To do this, the committee decided to review the list of products for its fiscal year monthly price survey. The list of outlets selected for this exercise was also amended. " This will counteract the effect of familiarity has developed some consumers for products identified by the Observatory of prices , "said Harish Bundhoo.He hosted a press conference on Thursday 1st December at the premises of the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Consumer Protection, Port Louis.
The President of the Observatory said also want to foster competition while s' ensuring that price reductions do not apply only to products targeted. Thus, 20 outlets have been identified through Mauritius.
55 products, 40 cheaper and available in radius and 15 brands of 4 products were found for the year. "For the first 40 products, only 12 (1.5%) were unavailable. While for other branded products, 53 (17.7%) were not on the shelf , "said Harish Bundhoo.
According to preliminary statements, the prices of 55 products range from Rs 3584 and Rs 4518, representing a difference of 26%. Grand Port is still the district offers the lowest prices with an average cost of Rs 3675. It is the district of Savanne which stands for the most expensive with price Rs 4443.