A decision made at the stroke of midnight could have major impacts on everyday life, starting with how we shop and what we can buy.
Midtown Fresh Owner Paul Petros told FOX 17 that construction has been their biggest challenge recently. Now, a new issue has emerged for Petros. “It’s pretty scary. It’s something that we haven’t really seen before,” he added.
On Tuesday morning, East Coast and Gulf Coast ports went on strike. “Unfortunately, in situations like this, people like to jack their prices up,” Petros said.
To help his customers, Petros has started buying extra essential items for his store. “I am preparing for the worst, so I want to make sure I have good pricing and I can go as long as I can,” he said.
He said people should start purchasing essential items, canned goods and non-perishable items now. He also suggested that those with large freezers consider stocking up on meat.
“All this will go up, but we promise to give all our customers the best price possible because my community is very important, and it’s a struggling community,” Petros said.