Ginger and Garlic Prices Soar in Gopalganj
- The prices of ginger and garlic have more than doubled in the last 15 days.
- Ginger is now being sold at Rs 300 per kg, while garlic has reached Rs 210 per kg.
- The price of cumin remains at Rs 600 per kg.
- Arhar dal has also increased by Rs 10 per kg in ten days.
Lack of Price Control
- The price of flour has increased from Rs 26 per kg to Rs 28 to Rs 30 per kg.
- Spices, including cumin, have seen a significant increase in prices over the past two months.
- The government seems to have no control over rising prices.
Rise in Prices of Cumin, Coriander, and Turmeric
- Cumin has remained at Rs 600 per kg for about two months.
- Turmeric has increased by Rs 25 per kg, coriander by Rs 20 per kg, and chilli by Rs 15 per kg.
Housewives Struggle with Rising Prices
- The continuously increasing prices of food items have disturbed the kitchen budget.
- Housewives are troubled by the price hikes in vegetables, spices, oil, salt, sugar, flour, and pulses.
- There has been no increase in income during this period.
