Food prices may rise up to 50pct following fuel hike, says association

“Costs go up, no profits” - Food Prices May Surge Up to 50% After Fuel Price Hike, Says Small Traders Association

Malaysia’s small traders and hawkers are bracing for tougher days ahead as rising fuel prices threaten to push food costs even higher, deepening the strain on

Food prices may rise up to 50pct following fuel hike, says association

KUALA LUMPUR: Food prices are expected to rise by up to 50 per cent following the recent increase in fuel costs, the Federation of Malaysian Hawkers and Traders Associations said.

Hawkers Warn They Will Raise Food Prices By 50% After Fuel Price Hike

There has been a massive jump in fuel prices in Malaysia over the past month, driven largely by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.