The prices of fruits and vegetables increasing

Until +50% increase recorded for the price of fruits and vegetables.

The prices of fruits and vegetables rise in Saudi Arabia, an increase of +50% was recorded for certain imported products. Egyptian oranges and bananas in the Philippines have increased rapidly in a few days.

Wholesalers and retail traders attribute these increases to an imbalance between supply and demand, some of which are the origin accumulated in the port of Jeddah late. But this price increase affects not only the region but the entire country Jeddah according to other professionals. Consumers are demanding urgent action and price controls to curb this inflation on food.

source : arab news com, zawya com