CC continues to investigate supermarket prices

The Consumer Council (CC) said yesterday that it is continuing to investigate prices in supermarkets following complaints earlier this month of price hikes at some retailers.
In a statement issued yesterday, it disclosed a report on the existence of price differentiation between supermarkets.
The report reveals the prices of around 100 products in six categories such as rice, cereals, edible oil, canned and preserved foods, beverages, and household cleaning products, found for sale in 44 local supermarkets.
The council advised consumers to consult the report and use the Macau Pricing Information Desk, which has diverse functions for comparing prices.
Since May 1, the day from when the government e-voucher could be used, residents have turned to social media over the weekend to express their complaints, uploading several photos for proof.
Authorities previously said that according to the investigations conducted, most cases were found to be related to mistakes by establishments or their staff members, and this occurrence was exaggerated by reports on social media.
Yet it later revoked the “Certified Store Quality Symbol” from Royal Supermarket, saying it considers the justification given by the company for several instances of price hikes to be “unacceptable”. LV