Enugu residents and food sellers are grappling with soaring prices for essential commodities like tomatoes, pepper, and crayfish. Sellers point to the off-season and increased transportation costs as primary drivers of the price hikes. A large basket of tomatoes, once N80,000, now commands N125,000, while pepper bags have risen from N50,000 to N75,000. Consumers are finding it increasingly difficult to afford these staples.
High Costs Hit Wallets
Prices Soar for Key Food Items
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