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Vegetable prices are still high

By Sahan Rathanasekara

July 09, 2021

It is reported that the prices of vegetables in the market are still high.

Consumers in Colombo and the suburbs are also facing severe inconvenience due to rising vegetable prices.

It is also reported that the price of each vegetable has exceeded LKR200.

A kilo of beans sells for LKR190-LKR220 and a kilo of carrots exceeds LKR230.

The price of a kilo of beetroot has exceeded LKR220 and the price of a kilo of leeks has exceeded LKR260.

A kilo of eggplant sells for up to LKR200.

Consumers also say that the prices of all vegetables in Colombo and suburbs have gone up.