Prices of meat, fruits and vegetable go through the roof as Ramadan begins

With the onset of Ramadan, the prices of vegetables, fruits, meat, and other essential commodities have skyrocketed across Pakistan. The price spikes have caused concern among consumers, who are struggling to afford basic food items during the holy month.

Fruits, in particular, have seen drastic price hikes, with apples now selling for Rs400 per kilogram and bananas reaching Rs300 per dozen—nearly double their usual rates. Dates, a Ramadan staple, have also surged in price, with local varieties selling for Rs1,000 per kilogram, Iranian dates at Rs500 per kilogram, and premium Saudi dates reaching an astonishing Rs3,000 per kilogram. Melons are being sold between Rs250 and Rs300 each.

Meat prices have hit record highs, with chicken now priced at Rs625 per kilogram, mutton at Rs2,500, and beef at Rs1,200 per kilogram.

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The vegetable market has witnessed sharp increases as well. Potatoes, which were previously Rs45 per kilogram, are now being sold between Rs80 and Rs100. Onion prices have jumped from Rs70 to Rs120 per kilogram, while tomatoes have tripled in price, rising from Rs40 to Rs100. Garlic now costs Rs800 per kilogram, up from Rs600, and ginger has surged from Rs370 to Rs600 per kilogram.

Other vegetables have also become significantly more expensive, with capsicum selling for Rs300 per kilogram, okra for Rs100, and bitter gourd and fenugreek for Rs300 per kilogram each.