Measures to stabilize commodity market

Supermarkets and traditional markets across Dong Nai are strengthening measures to ensure supply and stabilize prices of essential food items.

Residents buy vegetables at Hoa An Market in Bien Hoa ward. Photo: Hai Quan

Many items maintain stable prices

Surveys at markets across the province show that food product prices remain relatively stable compared with the period shortly after the Lunar New Year 2026. Beef is currently sold at around VND280,000–320,000 per kilogram, while chicken and duck eggs range from VND25,000 to VND32,000 per dozen. Meanwhile, pork prices have shown a slight downward trend. Pork belly is priced at about VND120,000–160,000 per kilogram, pork leg at VND90,000–120,000 per kilogram, and spare ribs at roughly VND150,000–160,000 per kilogram.

Truong Thi Bo, a pork vendor at Hoa An Market in Bien Hoa ward, said that since the Lunar New Year holiday, pork prices have fallen by around VND5,000–10,000 per kilogram depending on the cut. Supply remains abundant and stable, although purchasing demand has slowed considerably.

Similarly, several traders noted that seafood prices have dropped by around 10–20 percent compared with the post-Tet period. Snakehead fish is currently priced at VND60,000–70,000 per kilogram, red tilapia at VND60,000–75,000 per kilogram, Spanish mackerel at about VND280,000 per kilogram, Indian mackerel at VND100,000–120,000 per kilogram, and red snapper at roughly VND100,000 per kilogram. First-grade shrimp sells for between VND180,000 and VND250,000 per kilogram, while squid and octopus range from VND180,000 to VND320,000 per kilogram.

Le Van Manh, Head of the management team at Dong Xoai Market under the Binh Phuoc ward General Services Center, said that supplies of food products at the market remain quite abundant and prices are stable. However, purchasing power has fallen by about 40 percent since the Lunar New Year. The market has stepped up communication with traders, urging them to proactively post prices publicly and sell goods at the listed prices.

Vegetable and fruit products, meanwhile, have shown an upward trend in recent days, while demand remains low. Hoang Van Duc, Head of the Tan Bien Market management board in Long Binh ward, said that supplies of vegetables and fruits remain quite abundant, but prices at the market have tended to rise by about 5 to 10 percent after Tet, mainly due to higher transport costs as fuel prices have increased in recent times. In addition, purchasing demand at the market has still not recovered significantly since the holiday period.

Implementing multiple price stabilization measures

Many supermarkets and markets across the province have proactively rolled out price-stabilization efforts while launching a range of new demand-stimulation programs, particularly for fruits and vegetables, meat, seafood, and processed foods. Overall, however, consumer demand at supermarkets remains moderate, with shopping activity concentrated mainly on weekends.

Regarding the petroleum sector, the Dong Nai provincial Steering Committee for Anti-Smuggling, Counterfeit Goods and Trade Fraud (Steering Committee 389) has issued Document No. 1716/BCD389-SCT dated March 11, 2026, on strengthening inspection and supervision of petroleum trading activities amid complex international developments.

The Department of Industry and Trade, which serves as the standing body of the provincial Steering Committee 389, has requested relevant departments and agencies to coordinate with market surveillance forces and other authorities to intensify inspections and supervision of petroleum and LPG trading activities. The goal is to promptly detect and strictly handle acts of smuggling, commercial fraud, speculation, hoarding, or other violations related to petroleum and LPG trading. The department has also asked local authorities in wards and communes to closely monitor the operation of retail fuel stations in their areas.

Le Van Hong, Director of GO! Dong Nai in Long Hung ward, said the supermarket has proactively implemented various measures to maintain stable prices of essential goods. Since supply contracts with vendors were signed in advance, prices of many products have remained stable in recent months. In addition, the supermarket is running several promotional campaigns to stimulate consumer demand. A 10% discount program on vegetables, meat, and fish is offered every morning from Monday to Friday.

Similarly, Trang Phuc, Head of the marketing department at Co.opmart Bien Hoa in Tam Hiep ward, said the supermarket has strengthened efforts to stabilize prices of essential food products. These items remain stable because supply sources are secured through previously signed contracts. The supermarket also uses the price stabilization fund of the Saigon Co.op system and actively works with suppliers to ensure stable supply and pricing of essential goods.

Hoang Van Duc added that the Tan Bien Market management board has focused on implementing various measures, particularly raising awareness among traders about maintaining stable prices, selling goods at listed prices, and ensuring food safety, thereby preventing unusual price hikes.

By Hai Quan – Translated by M.Nguyet, Minho