Prices of essential food items skyrocket ahead of Ramazan

KARACHI (92 News) – Prices of essential commodities, including vegetable and fruits, have increased manifold ahead the holy month of Ramazan. According to the sources, the prices of almost all edibles have touched new heights as a day left in commencement of the Ramazan. It was noticed that price of pulses has been raised from Rs50 to Rs120 per, while flour Rs20 and Ghee Rs60 have been increased. Gram flour (baisen) has been raised at Rs50 per kilogramme. Sugar is being sold more than Rs20 per kilogramme against the previous rate. The prices of Dates, fruits and vegetables are also skyrocketed. A visible increase in prices of different quality/brands beverages was also witnessed in retail market. Butchers have also sharpened their knives as charging the consumers with artificial rates. The prices of cooking oil/ghee of different brands and quality were remained unchanged in the retail market as available in higher prices. The prices have gone up due to the difference between supply and demand. The prices of seasonal vegetables was increased by Rs20. Ladyfinger is being sold at Rs100 per kilogramme against the rate of Rs80 per kilogramme and Peas are being sold at Rs120 per kilogramme. Lemons are being sold at Rs280 by rose Rs20. In the wholesale market, summer became Rs150 per kg, golden apples at Rs 220 and local apples at Rs 150 per kg.