Fuel shortage reflected in vegetable prices

Fuel shortage & price hike reflected in soaring vegetable prices

by Zulfick Farzan 01-06-2022 | 3:26 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lanka is facing a serious issue with regard to its fuel shortage, and the prices of vegetables are soaring as a result.

Many farmers in Sri Lanka have not been able to access diesel for weeks, and due to this, they are unable to transport their crops to the economic centers.

This has forced many wholesale traders to idle at economic centers on a daily basis, awaiting the arrival of a tractor load of fresh crops to be sold elsewhere.

At the same time, the rainy season has set in over Sri Lanka, another reason delaying farmers from sending their crops to the local market.

Consumers are experiencing the brunt of this situation with rising prices of vegetables and fruits.

Some consumers said they find it difficult to add the usual curries to their meals, mainly due to the high cost of vegetables.

Whole-sale prices of several vegetables at the Dambulla Dedicated Economic Center (Per Kg):

Cabbage Rs. 210-220

Beans Rs. 570-580

Leeks Rs. 175-180

Carrots - Nuwara Eliya Rs. 300-310

Tomatoes Rs. 490-500

Radish Rs. 150-180

Nocol Rs. 230-240

Kekiri Rs. 70-80