Maldives Onion Crisis: Public Relief on the Way Thanks to STO
The State Trading Organization (STO) is intervening to address an onion shortage in Maldives caused by weather-related import disruptions. STO has arranged a shipment expected to arrive by mid-next week and will sell at affordable prices. Local importers failed to ensure continuous supply. STO has a history of market intervention during shortages. Current market prices before the shortage were MVR 350-400 per sack and MVR 18-25 per kilogram.
The State Trading Organization (STO) is intervening to address an onion shortage in Maldives caused by weather-related import disruptions. STO has arranged a shipment expected to arrive by mid-next week and will sell at affordable prices. Local importers failed to ensure continuous supply. STO has a history of market intervention during shortages. Current market prices before the shortage were MVR 350-400 per sack and MVR 18-25 per kilogram.
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The State Trading Organization (STO) is intervening to address an onion shortage in Maldives caused by weather-related import disruptions. STO has arranged a shipment expected to arrive by mid-next week and will sell at affordable prices. Local importers failed to ensure continuous supply. STO has a history of market intervention during shortages. Current market prices before the shortage were MVR 350-400 per sack and MVR 18-25 per kilogram.
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