The article reports a drastic increase in the prices of onions, potatoes, and tomatoes at the Aungban fresh food market in Lower Myanmar due to a significant imbalance between supply and demand. The surge in onion prices is attributed to fewer supplies, while the high cost of potatoes is a result of severe floods in September damaging planting areas in southern Shan State. The rising prices of these staple foods is posing financial challenges for the public.