S.P. Mayor Says Price Gouging Will Not be Tolerated

Earlier we heard San Pedro Mayor, Wally Nunez say that islanders have been taking early precautionary steps to prepare for Beryl in the event it dips in its track and comes closer our way. And as has been the case, when there’s an emergency, merchants and shop owners begin to price gouge, but that will not be tolerated in San Pedro, according to Mayor Wally Nunez. He told us that the San Pedro Town Council has been getting out that message clearly on the radio station and the various media platforms on the island.

 

Wally Nunez, Mayor, San Pedro

“They cannot be doing that. It is illegal and they can face consequences, especially through their trade license. If they are caught increasing any of those prices, because this is a time when we’re supposed to unite and help each other and not take advantage of people. And our staff has been out there checking on the different stores, grocery stores and the hardware stores to make sure that they are not decreasing the prices of the goods.”

 

Marion Ali

“Okay, so there is monitoring of that, yes?”

 

Wally Nunez

“Yes, definitely. We are monitoring that but if there’s anybody who has information  of any establishment that is increasing the prices to please let us know through our Facebook page or call the Town Council.”