I AM a hawker. The public complain that we do not lower our prices. But if our suppliers sell food items to us at a higher price, how can the public expect us to sell cooked food at a lower price?

Previously, we could buy 25kg of roti prata flour for $22.50, but now the price is $37. Previously, we could buy a tin of Chilli brand oil of 15kg net weight for $23, but now the price is $30. The difference is obvious.

Everyone tells us prices have gone down. But they do not know the true story. Consumers should walk in our shoes so they will know the real reason for price rises.

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