Friday 4 January 2008

Rationing

The headlines today warn consumers that they will only be able to buy 5 litres of cooking oil per shop for the next couple of weeks. After rumours of a price hike the general public have been stockpiling and now there is a national shortage of cooking oil. The government have ordered increased production and hope the rationing will slow the problem!

Really, how much cooking oil does one need? I know I barely cook but surely 5 litres should keep the average family going for quite some time. But I'm sure the government have it all under control and that crisis will be averted.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

And how much was the much feared price rise? 5c/ltr, 10c/ltr??? There's nothing like a good ol' Malaysian over reaction and panic mentality.