Meat Prices Soar Ahead of Eid al-Adha Celebrations in Tunisia

As the Eid al-Adha celebrations approach, several food products have seen significant price hikes, particularly meat, fruits, and vegetables, according to Thouraya Tebbassa, vice-president of the Consumer Defense Organization.

In a statement, she noted that the price of red meat has increased from 64 dinars to 84 dinars per kilogram, while the price of "douara" has reached 150 dinars. This surge in prices is occurring in a context marked by intense pressure on household purchasing power.

According to Tebbassa, the main cause of this price hike is the intervention of intermediaries and speculators, known locally as "gachara," who take advantage of the high demand preceding Eid to raise prices.

She explained that some intermediaries go as far as buying meat directly from producers to consumers in order to resell it at higher prices on the market.

In light of this situation, Tebbassa called on competent authorities to intensify economic control operations and more firmly combat speculative practices affecting the market.

She also invited consumers to adapt their spending to their financial capacity in order to limit the economic repercussions of Eid al-Adha celebrations.

This price hike occurs in a context of persistent tensions on the food market and growing concerns about Tunisians' purchasing power.

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