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Citizen readers poll results: What should government do about rapidly rising food prices?

Nearly half of respondents want rules preventing price gouging.
Groceries Superstore
This is what you got at the Real Canadian Superstore in Prince George for $55.22 on Sept. 23.

This poll ran from Oct. 25 to Nov. 16 on the Citizen website.

Nothing, government should stay out of the marketplace - 278 votes (21%)

Provide financial relief for low-income consumers - 178 votes (13%)

Add tough rules to prevent price gouging - 619 votes (46%)

Regulate prices from the big chains – 207 votes (15%)

Not sure - 62 votes (5%)