Algerian Cooking Oil Makers Say Production Is Normal
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Reports of a shortage of cooking oil have appeared in shops across Algeria.
People have noticed less oil on supermarket shelves and have asked what is causing the problem.
National industrial groups have responded to these worries with public statements.
Cevital, SIM and La Belle are three major companies that produce cooking oil in Algeria.
They say they are continuing production at full capacity, meaning they are making as much as possible.
The companies want to guarantee normal supply to the market.
Guaranteeing supply means making sure enough of a product reaches shops regularly.
A shortage happens when demand for a product is higher than what is available.
The companies have not given exact numbers about how much oil they are producing.
They have also not explained the specific reasons behind the shortage.
Reports suggest that people are asking questions about why there is less oil available.
The companies say the situation should return to normal soon.
They are trying to reassure the public that the market will have enough oil.
This situation has drawn attention from consumers and media in Algeria.
People are now watching closely to see if oil returns to shelves as promised.
Vocabulary11 words
- cooking oil
- oil used for cooking food
- industrial groups
- large companies that produce goods
- full capacity
- the maximum amount a factory can produce
- guarantee
- to promise something will definitely happen
- supply
- the amount of a product available to buy
- market
- the system where products are bought and sold
- shortage
- a situation where there is not enough of something
- demand
- how much people want to buy something
- reassure
- to make someone feel less worried
- consumers
- people who buy and use products
- production
- the process of making goods
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1. Cevital, SIM, La Belle 2. They are producing at full capacity 3. To reassure the public about supply
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
Reports of a _____ of cooking oil have appeared in shops across Algeria.
People have noticed less oil on supermarket _____ and have asked what is causing the problem.
National industrial groups have responded to these worries with public _____.
Cevital, SIM and La Belle are three major companies that produce cooking oil in _____.
They say they are continuing production at full _____.
The companies want to _____ normal supply to the market.
A shortage happens when _____ for a product is higher than what is available.
The companies have not given exact _____ about how much oil they are producing.
They are trying to _____ the public that the market will have enough oil.
People are now watching closely to see if oil returns to shelves as _____.
Discussion questions
- Why do you think shortages of everyday products like cooking oil happen?
- How do companies usually try to reassure the public during a shortage?
- Have you ever experienced a shortage of a product in your country? What happened?
- Why might it be important for governments and companies to communicate clearly during shortages?
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