The Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce says it is monitoring a reported sharp increase in prices for some vegetables.
In a statement yesterday, the ministry said that several consumers have complained of an almost 100% increase in the cost of most vegetables at both markets and supermarkets over the last three weeks.
Research carried out by the Department of Commerce, within the Ministry of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, confirmed the price increases, the statement said. It added that these increases were attributed mainly to heavy rainfall which affected the production of cash crops in Regions 3, 5 and 6. However, it said that some prices have started declining over the last few days and the Ministry expects this trend to continue as the situation stabilizes.
Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce, Oneidge Walrond said that the Ministry will continue to work with other ministries and agencies to provide the necessary support and relief to farmers.
