The high cost of vegetables and fruits in almost every market is disappointing the buyers in the Federal Capital. According to a survey conducted here on Sunday, the prices of vegetables including onion, potato, garlic, beans, cauliflower and cucumber remained high even after passage of Eid-ul-Azha. However, the market sources held responsible the low supply against the rising demand, for this price hike.
The prices of vegetables including onion, potato, garlic and cauliflower remained at Rs. 60-70 per kg, Rs.30 to 40 per kg, Rs.90 per kg and Rs.60 per kg respectively. However, prices of tomato, spinach, and green coriander registered some decrease. The tomato was being sold at Rs.50-60 per kg as compared to Rs.100 plus during last week.
The prices of fruits including pomegranate, apple and guava was also out of the reach of common man as these were being sold at Rs.150, Rs.120 and Rs.60 per kilogram by the vendors. The prices of banana remained from Rs.40 to Rs.80 per dozen.