Commerce Today volume 3 edition 3
The Commerce Today Monthly Critical Commodities Bulletin is a product of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry developed to inform the public on key commodities inventory and pricing on a monthly basis. The data reported is gathered based on assessment of import documents which include commercial invoice, assessment notice, single administrative document, clean report of findings, and targeted market sample surveys.
Prices of Gasoline and Fuel in Rural
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has announced new ceiling prices for petroleum products in rural counties, effective March 20, 2026.
MoCI Presents 20 Motorbikes & Several Vehicles to Employees
The Senior Management Team (SMT) at the Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoCI) has delivered twenty motorbikes, four pickups, one jeep and a thirty five seated bus to its employees. The huge package, worth thousands of United States Dollars was officially presented today (March 17, 2026) at the Ministry’s EJS Ministerial Complex office in Congo Town during a brief program graced by scores of MoCI employees from Montserrado County and rural Liberia.
Commerce Ministry Closes Down Several Businesses
The Ministry of Commerce & Industry has shut down several businesses for various offenses-including hike in rice price, sale of unwholesome products, expired business registration, etc. The affected businesses were shut down within the Rally Time Community and the commercial District of Red Light.
MoCI & Rice Importers Say No To Price Increment
In the wake of the current Iran- US conflict which has led to the rise in the prices of essential commodities across the globe, the Ministry of Commerce & Industry has scored a resounding success in preserving the price of rice on the Liberian market. During an emergency meeting with the country’s leading rice importers today, a consensus was reached that the wholesale price of the 25kg bag of rice should remain at US$14.00, while the retail price remains atUS$14.50 or its value in Liberian Dollar.
