Wau citizens raised concern about the rising commodity prices in the market after Khartoum closed its border.
Voice of Hope talked to some traders and customers in Wau market who raised a number of concerns over the prices saying the increase is due to limited supply.They said since Khartoum closed its borders, goods coming from the neighbouring countries of Uganda and Kenya become irregular creating shortages in the market.
Ismail Ahmed, a trader in Wau market locally known as Shuk Jou, blamed suppliers for charging high prices to the local traders who do not deal directly with the producers as the cause of the prices hike.
Customer Farina John said the government should intervene and ensure uniform pricing of goods adding that the situation might get worst.
A concerned citizen who kept his name said the prices hike will affect low income earners and unemployed people, accusing the traders from the North of increasing the prices based on false claims that it was caused by the recent clashes in the border.
He said most goods came into the state before the fight, saying that these traders are conspiring with President Bashir to use hunger as weapon.
A 50-kilogram sack of maize flour rose from 280 to 350 pounds, a bar of washing shop jumped from four to six pounds and a jerry can of cocking oil now sells at 230 pounds.