St. George’s, Grenada, March 16th 2011: The Opposition New National Party is very disturbed with Government’s total lack of concern for the effect of rising prices on the population, particularly the poor and vulnerable. The prices of food items and energy in particular, have been steadily climbing, exposing the NDC election campaign propaganda that it was the NNP administration which was responsible for the high prices and that NDC will immediately reduce prices if voted into office. Meanwhile not only vehicle owners and commuters are suffering from the high fuel costs, but also businesses large and small. Hotels are making huge losses because of the high costs of electricity since they have to absorb the costs in order to remain competitive and attract guests. The New National Party stands ready to assist in reducing the effects of high prices if requested by the Government.