Singaporeans are expressing anger over unexpected price hikes at food stalls during the Chinese New Year season. Facebook posts highlight instances of $1 surcharges for simple dishes like bee hoon and additional costs for drinks and bread sets. While some argue that surcharges are justified due to increased labor and material costs during holidays, others criticize the practice as illogical and unfair, particularly for non-CNY related holidays.
SINGAPORE : Singaporeans online are calling out festive surcharges at food stalls this holiday season, with many sharing their experiences of unexpected price hikes.
Although he did not indicate the name and location of the stall, he posted photos of it, including one showing a sign warning patrons of an additional “CNY Eve to Day 3 surcharge” this week. He posted a sign at the coffee shop, telling customers there would be “a slight adjustment” in the form of “a joyous addition of $1” for breakfast sets and “an auspicious increment” of 30 cents for beverages.
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