# The Competition Commission has raised concerns about consistently high food prices, despite some small price drops in certain items. In its latest essential food pricing monitoring report, the commission highlights that while some essential foods, like canned pilchards, have seen price reductions, the prices of eggs and sunflower oil remain elevated. The commission’s spokesperson, Siyabulela Makunga, calls for closer monitoring of pricing practices to ensure fair pricing for consumers.
Competition Commission flags concern over persistently high food prices