In light of the repercussions of the coronavirus crisis, Libya’s Chamber of Commerce, Industry, and Agriculture called on all commercial businesses, in particular food and medical stores not to hoard goods or manipulate the prices of products.

“Tabadul” managed to obtain a copy of the Chamber’s statement in which they emphasized that products in storage are a fully sufficient to meet the market’s demand for a period exceeding two months. Moreover, the statement ensured consumers that measures have been put into place in order to guarantee the flow of supplies into the local market, urging them not to be dragged behind the rumors.