As global food prices surge due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, Mauritania has intensified its price monitoring campaign to prevent unjustified increases on essential goods.
Government teams have been deployed across Nouakchott and other regions to oversee market conditions, verify stock levels, and enforce consumer protection measures. The initiative specifically targets staple foods such as rice, cooking oil, and sugar to curb inflationary pressures.
Market stability under scrutiny
Local traders report no price hikes so far despite external pressures. Aissata Bâ, a marketing agent for imported goods including bouillon cubes, butter, and chocolate, confirms prices remain unchanged. Similarly, consumer Fatimetou mint Ahmed notes that basic goods like oil, rice, and sugar have not seen any increase, dispelling rumors of imminent hikes.
Commercial activity in the capital reflects this stability. Mohamed ould Bouh, a shopkeeper, emphasizes the absence of market tension, describing conditions as
