“Rising Prices and Shortages Hit Mertal Market in Southwest Tawila”

Markets in the Mertal area are facing growing challenges, marked by a noticeable surge in prices and shortages of some essential goods, directly impacting trading activity.

In this context, Amani, a trader at Mertal Market since 2018, shared her experience with Sudan Sawa Sawa regarding recent changes, pointing to a significant increase in food prices. She explained that the price of a kora of Millet has reached 1,500, while weika (dried okra) now costs 2,500, and loubia (type of beans) has risen to 2,000. Meanwhile, the price of a “kora” of mareeg (type of corn) has stabilized at 1,200—reflecting mounting pressure on both traders and consumers.

Similarly, Elfadil Yahya, who began his business in the market in 2023, spoke about the challenges they face, confirming a shortage of goods alongside continuously rising prices. He noted that these conditions have negatively affected market stability and made the daily provision of goods increasingly difficult.

These accounts reflect a strained economic reality in the market, amid concerns that conditions may continue to deteriorate unless measures are taken to stabilize supply.