The first day of Ramadan across Egypt resulted in a noticeable increase in vegetables prices and crowding at marketplaces. Law enforcement authorities continued their campaigns to ensure that fair prices were adhered to.
Tomatoes in particular amounted to more than LE10 per kilo, and the price of beans increased to LE20 per kilo, and potatoes to LE6 per kilo. The prices of nuts increased by more than 40 percent compared to last year. Fruit prices however witnessed remarkable stability, with the price of local bananas recording LE10, and strawberries and guavas both stood at LE7.
Minister of Local Development Mahmoud Shaarawy followed up on the availability of basic commodities and foodstuffs in the markets, stressing the importance of continuous follow-up by governors and executive leaderships in the governorates regarding the availability of goods.
[ LE1 = €0,05 ]
Source: egyptindependent.com
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