The costs of sachet and bottled water will increase once more starting on Monday, September 19, according to the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP).
The Association states that a 500ml by 30 piece bag of sachet water may only be sold for a maximum of 7 from retail trucks. However, the commodity will only be sold at mini-stores for a maximum of $9 per bag.
Iced sachet water will be sold for 0.50p, while 500ml bottles of water would cost two cents. A 750ml or medium-sized iced bottle of water will cost $3.00.
In a statement released on Wednesday, NASPAWAP blamed the price changes on rising fuel costs and the depreciation of the cedi.
“At our previous review in March 2022, the dollar was in the region of ¢8.5. Currently, it is inching up to ¢10. Fuel prices have significantly gone up since our last review. It was 9 and now it is ¢14.5, which is a 61 % change since March 23, 2022.”
Parts of the statement, however, cautioned that there might be slight variations in prices across the regions due to haulage to remote and distant areas.
The Association further appealed to all and sundry to cooperate with the dealers since the adjustment is to reduce the production cost of manufacturers.
“The suggested adjustment is to help producers cover their production costs. We appreciate the difficulties our consumers have to go through to endure these hardships. We appeal to all to bare with us.”
