Prices of veggie, fish soar

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The supply disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions has resulted in the wholesale and retail prices of several varieties of commonly used vegetables increasing, economic centres said.

It was also reported prices of most fish varieties increased in Negombo market due to high demand in line with New Year festival.

Fish like Kelawalla and Hurulla are on the rise and the prices are recorded as Rs.550 and Rs. 450 respectively.

Due to the festive season, most of the vendors are not engaged in selling vegetables. There are only a few vendors, who are engaged in selling. Hence, the limited supply has resulted in higher prices in vegetables at the Meegoda Economic Centre, its Manager Prashan Rajapaksa told Daily Mirror.

“In situations of this nature where vegetable prices are increasing, people can go for alternatives like cucumber, pumpkin and melon which are considerably cheaper,” Mr. Rajapaksa said.

According to vendors at Dambulla, Nuwara Eliya, Pettah and Narahenpita Economic Centres, the substantial decrease in the supply of vegetables had compelled them to increase prices.

It is reported that the number of vehicles carrying vegetables arriving at the Dambulla Economic Centre had declined by 70% resulting in low supply and higher demand and thus the increase in prices.

The wholesale prices of 1kg of carrots, beans, and brinjal range between Rs.250 and Rs.360 whereas in other seasons the wholesale prices of these vegetables range between Rs.100 and Rs.160.

According to the Central Bank, prices of most varieties of vegetables remained at higher levels in both Pettah and Dambulla markets because of a drop in the supply of vegetables caused by adverse weather conditions.(Sheain Fernandopulle)

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Ralahamy Thursday, 02 January 2020 07:00 AM

“In situations of this nature where vegetable prices are increasing, people can go for alternatives like cucumber, pumpkin and melon which are considerably cheaper,” Mr. Rajapaksa said. We never knew this. Anyway thank you.

tarzan Thursday, 02 January 2020 09:12 AM

obata shathutuida dan

Anmanpan Thursday, 02 January 2020 09:41 AM

Grass! About time. We are grass eating lions. Try Guppies for fish.

Ralahamy Thursday, 02 January 2020 07:00 AM

“In situations of this nature where vegetable prices are increasing, people can go for alternatives like cucumber, pumpkin and melon which are considerably cheaper,” Mr. Rajapaksa said. We never knew this. Anyway thank you.

K.L Pathirana Thursday, 02 January 2020 08:23 AM

Let's cut some more trees and make the country more appealing to adverse weather, invite rains and floods continuously for several years and continuous drought for several more years. That is the beauty of local politics. If we cannot destroy our lives, let the nature to do it for us !!

nizam Thursday, 02 January 2020 08:58 AM

"“In situations of this nature where vegetable prices are increasing, people can go for alternatives like cucumber, pumpkin and melon which are considerably cheaper,” WOW.. we are all stupid so we thought it was all the fault of yahapalane that the prices rose. Now all of a sudden its demand and supply. Amazing how things change.

Asoka Jayaweera Thursday, 02 January 2020 09:03 AM

Dear Customers, Please mindful to select and consume vegetables according to the directions issued by the Manager of Meegoda Economic Centre Mr. Rajapaksa

Thanga Thursday, 02 January 2020 09:08 AM

The high prices cannot be attributed to inclement weather alone. It is mostly due to inefficient transport system. Those voters who thought manna will fall from heaven if Gotabaya is elected as president must be in shock now.

King Thursday, 02 January 2020 02:25 PM

So where are the Pohottuwa naysayers now? During Yahapalanaya time, everything was the fault of the government. Pack of wankers.

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