Effective Monday, September 19 Ghanaians will buy sachet water popularly known ‘Pure water’ at 50 pesewas.
The increment was announced by the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers (NASPAWAP)
“A bag of sachet water, 500ml by 30pcs, is to be sold at ¢7 maximum from the retail trucks. Mini shops, however, will retail the commodity at ¢9 per bag maximum.
The price of iced sachet water will be retailed at ¢0.50p, while the 500ml bottled water will be retailed at ¢2. Iced bottled water of 750ml or medium size, will be sold at ¢3.00.”
They explained that the increment was due to the rising cost of production and distribution.
