Traders in Western Lakes State complain of losses in their businesses following the decision of authorities in Rumbek to set fixed prices for goods in the market.
A number of traders who spoke to Radio Good News on Saturday reported that authorities seized goods from their trucks and sold them at cheapest prices.
They added that the authorities did not give consideration to the costs of buying and transport leading to huge losses for the traders.
They said the business community was forced to sell commodities according to the prices fixed by the state government.
Mabor Chawuop Mabor, Rumbek Town Clerk said the prices were agreed between the government and traders.
He added that traders only reduce the selling cost of flour.
Traders complain comes three days after authorities in Rumbek legalize the fixed-price of goods in the market which was rejected by many traders.
50 kgs of flour is being sold at the rate of 1,250 South Sudanese Pounds in Rumbek Market despite the agreement of 1,000 Pounds per 50 kgs, a bag.