According to Serigne Gueye Diop, this initiative is part of the government’s will to support citizens, in particular low-income households. “Whenever possible, the State will take the necessary measures to reduce the cost of living and protect the purchasing power of households”, he declared. On the other hand, the Director of Commerce, Cheikh Ahmadou Bamba Ndao, specified the new tariffs applicable: Price at importation: 315 000 francs for each tonne. Price of the product: 319 000 Fcfa per tonne. Price of the semi-gross: 325.000 Fcfa per tonne, which is the same as the price of the semi-gross.
Senegal: The government announces a new reduction in the price of broken rice
