In Parliament: The Private Notice Question Focused on Purchasing Power and the Effects of the Conflict in the Middle East

The Leader of the Opposition, Joe Lesjongard, centered his Private Notice Question (PNQ) on the impact of the war in the Middle East on the purchasing power of Mauritians during the National Assembly on Tuesday, March 24.

In response to the PNQ, the Minister of Commerce, Michael Sik Yuen, indicated that the effects of the conflict are not yet being felt in the prices in stores. However, he warned that if the situation persists, inflationary pressures could become inevitable in the coming weeks.

The Minister first provided an overview of the current situation in the local market before addressing further questions from the Leader of the Opposition, particularly regarding the impact of tensions in the Gulf and the measures his ministry is considering.

The issue of fuel supply was also raised amid growing concerns. Attention is particularly focused on a potential increase in pump prices. Labour MP Eshan Juman thus questioned the Minister on this matter.

In response to another question from Joe Lesjongard regarding a possible revision of the fuel pricing structure, Michael Sik Yuen stated that the current economic conditions do not allow for such considerations at this time.