The Association of Table Water Producers in Kano State has announced an upward review in the price of sachet water, popularly known as “pure water,” citing rising production costs.
The development means that a bag of sachet water previously sold for ₦220 will now be sold at a minimum price of ₦300 across the state.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Public Relations Officer of the association in Kano, Anas Idris Hassan, explained that the price adjustment became necessary following a sharp increase in the cost of key production materials.
According to him, the cost of essential inputs used in producing sachet water has risen significantly, making it difficult for producers to maintain the old price.
Hassan noted that the price of printing film used for packaging sachet water has climbed to about ₦3,700.
He added that the cost of gas and fuel used in running production facilities has also risen sharply, reaching about ₦1,500 per litre.
The association also attributed the decision to the persistent challenge of unstable electricity supply in the state.
Hassan explained that most sachet water factories now rely heavily on generators to power their operations due to the lack of reliable electricity.
This dependence on alternative power sources, he said, has significantly increased operational costs for producers.
He described the price review as a last resort aimed at ensuring that producers can continue to supply safe drinking water to residents of the state.
