Jordanian government sets fixed fresh produce prices

Last Tuesday, the Jordanian government set fixed prices for fresh produce following a huge increase in prices of fruits and vegetables ahead of the post-elections lockdown, announced the Minister of Trade, Industry and Supply Maha Ali. The price of tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchinis and potatoes has been set at JD 0.6 (€0.72) per kilogram and eggplants at JD 0.5 (€0.60) per kilogram, as of Tuesday. The decision and prices will be reconsidered based on the many contributing factors that are currently affecting the fresh produce market. The ...