Bakers hike bread prices in Rivers

<p>Rivers State chapter of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers in Nigeria has urged consumers in the state to prepare for a new price regime from Monday (Today). This followed the rise in baking materials.</p>, <p>The State Chairman of the association, Dr. Chidi Orlu, stated this while speaking with journalists in Port Harcourt.</p>, <p>Orlu explained that the country’s current economic realities were impacting negatively bakers’ production costs, but noted that the increment would be minimal.</p>, <p>He stated, “From Monday the prices of bread in Rivers State will increase slightly. We plead with consumers and the general public to understand with us.”</p>, <p>While noting that raw materials used in producing bread had gone up, he said ““The issue of the petroleum product, fuel and diesel have not helped matters.</p>