This Ramadhan Witnesses Rising Commodity Prices

This year’s Ramadhan has witnessed a sharp rise in commodity prices, causing concern among consumers, particularly low- and middle-income households. Prices of essential food items such as vegetables, fruits, pulses, edible oil, meat, and poultry have seen a noticeable increase across markets.

Consumers said the price hike during the holy month has made it difficult to manage household expenses, especially as Ramadhan is traditionally associated with increased consumption of essential food items. Traders attributed the rise in prices to factors such as increased demand, supply chain disruptions, transportation costs, and seasonal shortages.

Market officials acknowledged the issue and stated that monitoring teams have been deployed to check hoarding and profiteering. Authorities also assured that steps are being taken to stabilize prices and ensure adequate supply of essential commodities during Ramadhan.

Economists noted that rising commodity prices during festive and religious periods place additional pressure on household budgets, underscoring the need for effective price control mechanisms. The situation has renewed calls for stricter regulation and timely intervention to protect consumers during the holy month.