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SRINAGAR, Feb 28: Fruit and vegetable prices have surged across Kashmir with the onset of Ramadan, triggering concern over rising household expenses during the holy month.
\nConsumers said the hike became noticeable at the beginning of the month of fasting, when demand for fruits and fresh vegetables surged due to their regular and sustained use.
\nMohammad Ayoub, a shopper at one of the markets in Srinagar, said he observed a clear difference in fruit prices compared to the pre-Ramadan period.
\n\u201cBefore Ramadan, one dozen bananas cost Rs 100. Now I am paying Rs 120 for the same. Guava that was Rs 100 per kilo is being sold at Rs 140,\u201d he said.
\nHe added that vegetable prices have also risen. \u201cTomatoes, cucumbers and leafy vegetables are costlier now. Overall, household expenses have increased,\u201d he said.
\nMany families rely heavily on bananas, apples, guavas, cucumbers, tomatoes and other seasonal produce during fasting hours, making price stability crucial.
\nAnother shopper, Manzoor Ahmad Khan from Alochi Bagh, called for stricter market regulation.
\n\u201cAuthorities should issue a rate list and carry out regular inspections. I went to Amira Kadal to purchase fruits and vegetables, but I found higher prices at most shops,\u201d he said.
\nHe said many families struggle to manage expenses when prices of essential eatables rise during Ramadan.
\n\u201cEach year, when the month begins, prices go up and common people face difficulty affording daily items like fruits and vegetables,\u201d he added.
\nFruit seller Mohammad Yousuf attributed the increase mainly to supply-related factors, stating that most fruits sold in Kashmir are sourced from outside the region and wholesale rates have gone up.
\n\u201cWe depend on supplies from other states. When procurement rates are high and demand increases during Ramadan, retail prices also change,\u201d he said.
\nHe maintained that shopkeepers adjust prices according to purchase costs. \u201cIf we buy fruits and vegetables at a higher rate, we have to sell accordingly. The increase is linked to supply,\u201d he added.
\nPeople have urged the concerned department to closely monitor prices of fruits and vegetables to ensure transparency and prevent overcharging during the month.
\nDirector, Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Kashmir, Dr Sagar D Dattatray told \u2018Excelsior\u2019 that the situation is being monitored and necessary measures will be taken.
\n\u201cWe are monitoring the situation, and it will be ensured that any overcharging or violation of prescribed rates is addressed,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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SRINAGAR, Feb 28: Fruit and vegetable prices have surged across Kashmir with the onset of Ramadan, triggering concern over rising household expenses during the holy month. Consumers said the hike became noticeable at the beginning of the month of fasting, when demand for fruits and fresh vegetables surged due to their regular and sustained use. 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