Rumors swirled online about grocery prices skyrocketing tenfold in Wuhan during COVID-19 lockdowns. But is there truth to the claims? A recent visit to a supermarket in Jiangxia District tells a different story 🌾.
A CGTN stringer hit the aisles to investigate. Spoiler: No apocalyptic price hikes here! Staples like rice, eggs, and veggies remained stable, with some items even seeing discounts. 🥬 A 5kg bag of rice stayed around ¥30 ($4.15), while leafy greens like bok choy sold for ¥2.5 ($0.35) per jin (500g).
Local resident Zhang Wei shared, \"My weekly grocery bill hasn’t changed much. The real challenge was getting deliveries early in the pandemic.\" Authorities have maintained strict supply chain monitoring to prevent hoarding or unfair pricing.
While social media buzzed with panic, on-the-ground reports show resilience. As one shopper joked, \"The only thing that multiplied? My mask collection!\" 😷
