AC-Fan market is also ‘hot’ in scorching heat, prices are increasing as desired in Chittagong

AC and fan prices are increasing with increasing temperature in Chittagong. These electronic products have increased by 2 to 3 thousand rupees in two weeks Many are being sold at double the price. People suffering from heat and load shedding are buying these products at higher prices. And some unscrupulous businessmen are making their pockets heavy on this opportunity.

Pictures of different electronic brand shops in Rifle Club Market, Riazuddin Bazar, Amtal of Chittagong city.

However, the sellers claim that the demand for fans and ACs has increased since before Eid. Supply is less than demand. Brand stores are not supplying products as per demand. That is why they are selling non-brand and China fans.

But, capitalizing on the complaints of buyers, load shedding and intense heat, the sellers are charging the price of AC, charger fan, ceiling fan and air cooler as desired.

Visiting various shops on Tuesday (April 23), it was seen that people from middle class families are more crowded in charger fan and air cooler shops. And upper classes are flocking to AC shops.

Meanwhile, small non-brand typhoon fans were 400 to 500 taka a few days ago, the price of that fan is now 800 to 900 taka. Defender brand fans are being sold at 5000 taka, increasing from 1000 taka. Nova fan is being sold at 6500 taka increased from 1 thousand taka. SK Defender Fan (14 inch) is being sold at Tk 6,500.

In addition, the vision fan of Tk 2500 is being sold at Tk 3000. Kaitan fan of Tk 2,800 is being sold at Tk 3,200. 6,000 taka Pakistani fans are selling at 7,000 taka on the pretext of rising dollar prices. 5 thousand 500 rupees domestic brand Walton fan for 7 thousand rupees.

Stand fans of the brand are being sold for Tk 2,500 to Tk 8,000. Domestic brand ceiling fans are being sold for Tk 1,500 to Tk 3,000. Foreign brand ceiling fans are being sold for Tk 4,000 to 11,000. Charger fans are being sold at 7,000 to 9,000 taka each with an increase of 1 to 2 thousand taka. Vision air cooler of Tk 14 thousand is being sold at Tk 17 thousand. A small air cooler of Tk 9,000 in the same brand is being sold at Tk 12,000.

At the same time, one ton AC of the brand is being sold at 75 to 77 thousand taka, one and a half ton AC is being sold at 1 lakh 25 thousand taka. Vision one ton AC is selling for 48 thousand and one and a half ton AC is selling for 67 thousand. One ton AC of Gree is being sold at Tk 52 thousand.

One and a half ton AC with inverter of Yamuna Electronics is selling for 66 thousand taka and one ton AC is selling for 48 thousand taka. One and a half ton AC without inverter is being sold for 57 thousand taka and one ton is selling for 42 thousand taka. Walton one and a half ton AC is selling for 75 thousand taka, one ton AC is selling for 65 thousand taka.

However, due to load shedding this year, sales of charger fans have increased compared to other fans, according to businessmen. Charger fans, stand fans, ceiling fans, air conditioners and air coolers are in high demand.

Arshadul Haque, who came to buy a charger fan, said, ‘The temperature is increasing day by day, at the same time there is load shedding. In this summer, the family members need a charger fan, so I came to buy it. This time the charger fan price is very high, the price of every product is extra. Everything is becoming difficult for low income people like us.’

Saidul Zaman came to Walton’s showroom to buy AC in installments. He said, ‘This time the temperature has increased, there is a possibility of more heat in the future. The price of AC cannot be reached in the market. An AC is like a dream come true for middle class people like us. Our desi brand Walton has installment facility. Although the price is a little higher this time, I bought an AC for one ton in installments.

Rifle Club Market trader Nahid said, ‘The temperature is rising since Ramadan. There was not much fan demand due to the mood of Eid. As a result, the price was relatively low. But since Eid, the heat has increased, and the number of customers has also increased. However, even if the demand of the buyer increases, the price is also increased due to the shortage of products. If the level of heat increases, the price of these products may also increase.

DJ