Pakistan: Tomato prices in Karachi up by 150-plus percent in retail

Published 2021년 7월 1일

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Tomato prices in Karachi's retail markets have surged by over 150 percent, reaching between Rs32-40 to Rs100-120 per kilogram. This price hike is part of a broader trend where the costs of essential vegetables have also increased sharply, ahead of the festival of Eid-ul-Azha. Other affected items include onions, garlic, ginger, green chilis, coriander, and mint. Garlic prices have risen significantly, with the increase depending on whether the skin is removed or not. Onion prices have also increased noticeably. Despite these price hikes, the city administration seems unresponsive.

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Tomato prices have gone up by more than 150 percent in Karachi’s retail markets in the last few days, resulting in rates of between Rs32-40 to Rs100-120 per kilogram. Prices of some essential vegetables sharply increased as well, ahead of the festival of Eid-ul-Azha. The price of essential items started increasing ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, alongside massive overcharging as the city administration seemed to remain unconcerned about the sudden price hikes. The rates of onions, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, green chilis, coriander, and mint increased well before Eid. Garlic prices increased from Rs 280 per kg to Rs 320 per kg without skin and with skin prices increased from Rs 200 per kg to Rs 240 per kg in ...

Source: Hortidaily