{"id":136540,"date":"2024-01-04T12:54:19","date_gmt":"2024-01-04T12:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/04\/i-do-not-accept-that-cement-producers-have-increased-prices-kt-hammond\/"},"modified":"2024-01-04T12:54:19","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T12:54:19","slug":"i-do-not-accept-that-cement-producers-have-increased-prices-kt-hammond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/04\/i-do-not-accept-that-cement-producers-have-increased-prices-kt-hammond\/","title":{"rendered":"I do not accept that cement producers have increased prices \u2013 KT Hammond \u2013"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>The Minister of Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, has lamented the recent increase in cement prices by cement producers and importers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>He said it was unfair and unacceptable, describing it as a \u201cconspiracy of a cabal of cement producers and importers,\u201d an act he condemned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDuring the festivities, I learned in the constituency that the cabal of the cement producers and importers have again conspired and decided to increase the prices of cement, by a considerable figure. I don\u2019t think that that is right. I do not accept that that is right,\u201d he said, as quoted by citinewsroom.com.<\/p>\n<p>According to KT Hammond, the government has created an enabling atmosphere for businesses to thrive, therefore, cement producers must be fair to Ghanaians.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe government has provided the necessary ambiance and regulatory framework, the proper environment for these companies to operate and do their businesses profitably. I expect that they make their reasonable profits, but what I don\u2019t accept is for them to take the people of Ghana for granted. I can\u2019t understand the basis for the increase,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>ghanaweb.com <\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 1 --><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Minister of Trade and Industry, KT Hammond, has lamented the recent increase in cement prices by cement producers and importers. 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