The power rationing that started last month has led many businesses and households to flock to buy generators. The generator market was met with a sudden increase in demand that was not anticipated and has seen a price surge of more than 50pc since power rationing was announced. Generator dealers argue that this is a very unusual situation that has led to the price surge, writes KALEAB GIRMA, FORTUNE STAFF WRITER.
Since last month, Addis Abeba has been unusually besieged by the sounds of generators, including one that thunders from the vicinity of Oboda Bore Barber Shop around Adey Abeba on Sierra Leone Street.
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