Several essential products rise in price in Kinshasa

The prices of several essential products have risen in Kinshasa due to the depreciation of the Congolese franc against the US dollar. For instance, the price of rice increased from 1500 to 1800 Congolese francs, and palm oil from 1500 to 2000 francs. Customers are adjusting their purchases by reducing quantities, while sellers explain that transportation costs and supplier prices are driving this increase.