Less than 24 hours after the Minister of Agriculture, Tarzan Milošević, declared that there would be no shortage of flour, Montenegrin stores were almost devastated.
In Pljevlja, flour in 25-kilogram packages has not been available since Thursday afternoon, and today only in some markets smaller packages could be found.
A reader of "Vijesti" from Pljevlja said that the last flour of 25 kilograms was sold for 23 euros and that was in stores on the outskirts.
"I didn't buy it because it's not worth that much. Until two days ago, the sack was sold for half that price. I believe that the traders have caused an artificial crisis and that they will put it back on sale as soon as they raise the prices, but that can't last either," he said.
"Demand has increased tremendously and because of this, it is possible that there was a current shortage in some stores," Nataša Lučić, marketing manager of "Albona", told "Vijesta"
In a large number of households in the north, especially in the winter, bread is baked, so the need for flour is greater.
"Since Thursday, everyone has been looking for flour. In "Albona" it could be found in the morning at a price of 13,90 euros, but they only allowed one bag to be bought. In the afternoon, it was no longer possible to get it that way," said the reader. News”.
In Nikšić, it's hard to get bags of 25 kg
The situation is calmer in Nikšić, although flour is the most sought-after product in that city as well. A bag of 25 kilograms is hard to find, but there was enough flour in a package of five kilos. Nikšić merchants also increased their prices so that a sack cost 15,30 euros.
When it comes to Podgorica, traders with whom "Vijesti" spoke claim that there is no need to create stocks because there will be no shortage of flour in stores.
"Demand has increased tremendously and because of this, it is possible that there was a current shortage in some shops," Nataša Lučić, marketing manager of "Albona", told "Vijesta".
In Podgorica, the kilogram package is the best, and the sack costs from 13 to 18 euros.
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