Source: Udriin Sonin                     Date: 02 August, 2010

The prolonged hot spell in Russia has begun casting its long shadow over Mongolia. With later imports uncertain, domestic producers have already begun raising their price, causing concern among consumers. Mrs. Ts. Yuno, marketing manager at Altan Taria, said the company raised the price of their best grade flour by MNT20 a kilo on July 20.  Other grades of flour continue to sell at the same rates. Ulaanbaatar Guril Tegeel Co. has increased its flour prices by MNT 30 a kilo.