صحافة بلادي صحيفة إلكترونية مغاربية متجددة على مدار الساعة تعنى بشؤون المغرب الجزائر ليبيا موريتانيا تونس
Tripoli – An initiative to offer large quantities of dates at a nominal price not exceeding one dinar per kilogram, prior to the advent of the month of Ramadan, sparked widespread interaction in the economic and social circles in Libya, between those who consider it a solidarity step to support purchasing power, and those who see it as a potential impact on the balance of the local market.
According to circulated data, the initiative includes distributing more than half a million kilograms of dates in a number of cities, in a context characterized by high costs of living and increasing demand for basic consumer items as the holy month approaches.
On the other hand, some professionals in the date sector expressed their fear of the repercussions of offering large quantities at low prices on producers and traders, especially since the Ramadan season is a crucial period for marketing the annual stock and covering production costs. They believe that any imbalance in prices may affect the sustainability of palm cultivation activity, which constitutes a major resource for a large number of families.
On the other hand, the initiative’s supporters consider that the quantities offered remain limited compared to the volume of national consumption during Ramadan, and that the circumstantial nature of the process makes it closer to a social initiative than to a change in market rules.
Libya is one of the countries known for producing dates, especially in the southern and oasis regions, where the sector forms an important part of the local economy. Between the social dimension and economic considerations, the discussion continues about ways to achieve a balance that takes into account the interests of consumers and at the same time preserves the stability of the market and the production cycle.
Source:My press
