With less than two weeks left before the month of Ramadan, the prices of food items, specifically fruits and vegetables, have skyrocketed in Pakistan. Many people have voiced their concerns over the exorbitant prices of fruits. They said the rampant profiteering had already set the stage for enormous profits as prices had been increased manifold in anticipation of the month of Ramadan. As a result, people are finding it increasingly difficult to afford these essential food items.
A fruit vendor at Ghauri Town is selling one kilogram of apples and a dozen bananas at the staggering price of Rs 450. When questioned about the reason for the sudden hike in prices, he cited a domino effect that originated from vendors at the Fruit and Vegetable Market.
Besides fruits, all vegetables are being sold at exorbitant prices between Rs 100 to Rs 350 per kilogram. For example, one kilogram of cucumber was being sold at Rs 100; tomato at Rs 80; onion at Rs 180; peas at Rs 120; potato at Rs 60; garlic at Rs 440; and ginger at Rs 800 in Ghauri Town and surrounding areas.
[ Rs100 = €0.33 ]
