Ethiopia: State media outlet EBC has reported on a 'clandestine cement trading network' in Addis Ababa. Cement prices are subject to a nationwide cap of US$112/t until the end of 2022. EBC has reported that illicit cement traders in parts of Addis Ababa were selling cement for US$373/t on 20 December 2022. In the same parts of the city, retailers reportedly said that they were out of stock of cement. Local media has alleged that cement distributors have intentionally created cement shortages.
Illicit cement trade uncovered in Addis Ababa
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