The price of bottled water blocked
The sale price of bottled water in Mayotte has been blocked by ministerial decree since July 18 and until December 15.. No business can set a price higher than the one it charged on July 3. Regular checks are carried out to enforce this measure aimed at avoiding speculation., in a context of unprecedented drought for more than a quarter of a century. Since July, 24-hour water towers are set up throughout the department, generating innumerable difficulties for the inhabitants, but also for businesses, particularly those of accommodation and catering.
Long track : the government gives assurances
“She will be, she must do. The President of the Republic committed to this in 2019. » This was the response of Clément Beaune, Minister responsible for Transport, to MP Mansour Kamardine, who recently questioned him in the National Assembly about the long runway project at Pamandzi airport. “The studies will be completed in a few months, assured the minister. The objective is to have, by the end of 2023, of all the elements necessary to justify the choice of location of the long runway. » A replacement site in Pamandzi is in fact envisaged to build a new airport, in the north of Grande-Terre.
Food prices : 30% more than in mainland France
Food costs 30% more in Mayotte than in mainland France, according to the INSEE study relating to price readings carried out in 2022. Without surprise, a metropolitan-type food basket purchased in Mayotte is much more expensive (54 %). But surprisingly,, this is also the case for a Mahorais type basket, which costs 10% less in France than in the 101st French department ! More globally, the price gap between mainland France and Mayotte is 10%. In certain areas, Mahorais prices are lower : this is the case for clothing and shoes, probably due to local clothing habits, and transport.
