Effective Today A Bag Of Pure Water Sells GH¢8
The price of sachet water is set to rise begining today, April 1.
The new price of packaged water is influenced by rising raw material and gasoline costs, as well as the cedi’s depreciation, according to the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP).
If nothing goes wrong, a water sachet will cost GH¢0.40, while a 500ml bottle of water will cost GH¢2.
Iced bottled water in 750ml or medium size will be offered for GH¢2.50 starting Friday.
The retail trucks will sell a bag of sachet water, 500ml by 30pcs, for a maximum of GH¢6.
Mini-marts, on the other hand, will sell the product for a maximum of GH¢8 per bag.
The 1.5L and large bottled water will cost GH¢3.50 each.
Magnus Nunoo, the Association’s president, explained that most inputs and packaging materials, which are primarily imported and derived from petroleum sources, have suffered price increases.
“At the time of our last evaluation, the dollar’s exchange rate was around $6.50. It is currently trading at GH¢8.50.
Since our last study, the cost of fuel, which is a major component of delivering items to market centers, has increased dramatically,” he remarked.
He did warn, however, that due to haulage to remote and distant locales, there may be some price fluctuations across regions.
The president also urged the government to review the packaged water industry’s tax rules in order to help decrease the industry’s financial burden and rescue it.
