The problem of the shortage of cement supply in the market would soon be tackled, senior trade official promised. "The shortage of the material in the markets sent its prices higher, but last week the industry ministry studied the matter and directed the Yemeni Economic Corporation to urgently make up for the deficit. The source said the rise of the prices of cement could have been the increasing demand on the material for the construction of projects being accelerated as the 15th anniversary of the National Day is approaching.