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The Department of Trade and Industry DTI in Pangasinan has set new adjustments on suggested retail prices SRPs of selected basic necessities and prime commodities in view of the increasing cost of raw materials.Based on the updated SRPs list of DTI prices of canned sardines noodles coffee refill and 3-in-1 processed canned beef condiments and toilet soap have increased from one percent to seven percent.Natalia Dalaten officer-in-charge provincial director of DTI-Pangasinan said the new list of SRPs updated on September 30 was based on the rising cost of the raw materials and packaging materials of the basic necessities and prime commodities.Consumers are encouraged to choose among cheaper variants since there are other brands of basic necessities and prime commodities that did not increase and have retained their prices such as processed milk bread detergent or laundry soap candles and batteries Dalaten said.Dalaten advised all the retailers in the province to check their prevailing prices from time to time to ensure that they are complying with SRPs and to avoid possible penalties provided under the Price Act.Likewise Dalaten encouraged the public to report their complaints on prices and supply of basic and prime commodities at DTI-Pangasinan Provincial Office located at the 2nd Floor of Star Building Arellano Street in Dagupan City or call at telephone numbers 075 551-3183 or 529-6177 or email at RO1pangasinan@dti.gov.ph.
