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Traders are struggling to restock and repay bank loans due to the cedi\u2019s free fall. This is coupled with high port charges.<\/p>\n
Consumers are, therefore, to brace themselves for potential price hikes in goods and other foodstuff as the increasing cost of production and liquidity constraints put pressure on traders and hamper their ability to compete.<\/p>\n
The traders also say customs duties pegged in dollars are severely impacting trade and commerce as inflationary pressures have led to a surge in the prices of goods and services.<\/p>\n
Dr Joseph Obeng, President of the Ghana Union of Traders Association demanded urgent government intervention.<\/p>\n
In an interview with Citi News, \u201cThe depreciation of the Cedi is affecting businesses and it is very important for us to stabilise the local currency because it is pushing other factors like inflation. The purchasing power of consumers keeps depleting due to high prices.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey are not able to buy from us and it is affecting our turnover to the extent that we are unable to service our debts at the bank. That is why we are drawing the government\u2019s attention to our plight to find a more sustainable solution to our plight\u201d.<\/p>\n
In a separate statement, GUTA expressed its \u201creadiness to collaborate with the government and other stakeholders on this issue\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cGUTA expresses its readiness to collaborate with the government and other stakeholders on this issue,\u201d it added in a statement dated May 14.<\/p>\n
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