Morocco: A new rise in the prices of vegetables and fruits in the national market; a professional reveals the reason for the high prices

Published 2023년 8월 27일

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The prices of vegetables and fruits in Moroccan markets have significantly increased since mid-August, causing concern among both merchants and consumers. The selling prices of tomatoes, carrots, and potatoes have reached 9, 12, and 8 dirhams respectively, prompting astonishment and regret among market-goers in Tetouan. The rise in fuel prices is cited as one of the main reasons for the increase in vegetable prices, which is expected to further raise the costs of other consumables and negatively impact Moroccan families, especially with the upcoming start of the school year.

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Our Moroccan News - Muhammad Al Habshawi The prices of vegetables and fruits have increased significantly in a number of national markets since mid-August, which raised many questions among merchants and consumers. The market-goers of the popular neighborhoods in Tetouan expressed their astonishment and regret at the unjustified increase in the prices of vegetables, as the selling price of tomatoes reached 9 dirhams, while the price of selling carrots reached 12 dirhams and potatoes at 8 dirhams. In a related context, Younis Al-Haddad, a professional at the wholesale market for vegetables and fruits in Tangier, told Akhbarna that the reasons for these increases are due to several reasons, most notably the rise in fuel prices, once again at the national level, which contributes to doubling production costs. The spokesman continued his statement, saying that the ...

Source: Akhbarona