UPDATE : Sachet water producers suspend production in Imo over rising costs
Producers of sachet water in Imo State have suspended production for three days, triggering shortages and sharp price increases across Owerri and surrounding areas as concerns grow over rising manufacturing costs.The shutdown, initiated on Monday, March 16, by members of the Association of Table Water Producers, has disrupted supply chains, leaving many residents struggling to access the commonly consumed product. Consumers reported that a bag of sachet water, previously sold for ₦350, now costs around ₦500, while street hawkers who once sold three sachets for ₦100 are now selling a single sachet at the same price.Some producers, speaking anonymously, attributed the situation to escalating production expenses, particularly the rising cost of nylon used for packaging and diesel requ...
