Recently, members of the public have been calling the attention of the press to what they view as unfair price hikes in everyday goods and commodities.

Several days ago, our news team went to investigate reports that a can of corned beef was retailing in certain grocery stores for 8 dollars and 50 cents. We couldn't find the offending grocery store that was allegedly engaging in consumer abuse, but according to Agriculture Minister Jose Mai, similar reports of price gouging have been brought to the attention of the Cabinet. Yesterday in the Orange Walk District, the media asked him about the issue, and he said that both his ministry and the Ministry of Finance are treating it as a matter of urgency:

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