Government Halts Sachet Water Price Rise, Sets April 8 Talks

Government eyes local Polymer Production to stabilise sachet water prices

The government is exploring the local sourcing of polymers—the primary raw material used in sachet water production—as part of efforts to reduce production costs and stabilise prices. This follows the suspension of a proposed price increase by sachet water producers, which had raised concerns among consumers and industry stakeholders. The move comes ahead of a crucial meeting scheduled for Wednesday between the Ministry of Trade and industry pla…

Government Halts Sachet Water Price Rise, Sets April 8 Talks

NewsGhana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/government-halts-sachet-water-price-rise-sets-april-8-talks/The planned increase in sachet water prices has been suspended after government intervention, with the Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry stepping in on the same day the hike was due to take effect. Following a meeting between the Ministry, the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association…

Sachet water price hike suspended after government intervention

By Ashiadey Dotse  The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced that the planned increase in sachet water prices will not take effect as earlier scheduled, following discussions with industry players. In a press release issued on Monday, April 6, 2026, the Ministry said consumers can continue to buy sachet water at the current price. It also praised the Ghana Plastic Manufacturers Association (GPMA) and the National Association…

Sachet water price hike suspended after Trade Ministry's intervention

The National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers has suspended its planned sachet water price hike after Ministry of Trade and Industry intervened.

Relief for Ghanaians as government steps in to halt sachet water price increases

The Ministry of Trade says sachet water prices will not increase as planned after producers suspended the adjustment, with emergency talks scheduled to address industry concerns. The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced that the price of sachet water will remain unchanged after producers suspended a planned price increase that was scheduled to take effect on Monday, April 6, 2026. In a press release, the Ministry commended…

Sachet Water Price Hike Suspended Following Government Intervention

The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has announced that the planned increase in sachet water prices will no longer take effect as previously scheduled, following discussions with key industry stakeholders. In a press release issued on Monday, April 6, the ministry commended the and the for suspending the proposed price adjustment. “The Ministry assures the public that the price of sachet water will not increase today. Consumers can c…