The price of fireworks doubled in the Philippines

[Filon.com News] With more than a month to go before the New Year, the prices of several types of firecrackers and sparklers have gone up in Bocaue town, Bulacan Province, Philippines.

Lea Alapide, president of the Philippines Association of Fireworks Manufacturers and Distributors, said: "First of all, the price of chemicals went up, and the delivery was late. In addition, we are affected by gas and diesel prices rising. Except for chemicals, the prices of all raw materials such as paper and sticks for firecrackers have gone up.” Alapide also mentioned that with the approaching of the holiday, the price is expected to rise further.

According to the price provided, the price of a package of small sky cannon kwitis is currently 800-1000 pesos, while the price was only 500 pesos before the epidemic.

At the same time, 10 fairy sticks lusis7(Sparklers) were 50-60 pesos, compared with 25-30 pesos previously.

The price of small fountain fireworks is 90 pesos, while the price of large fireworks ranges from 1500 to 5000 pesos.