DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 23 -- THERE is reportedly a huge increase in prices of common food items in many areas of Dar es Salaam and its environs in the first week of  Ramadhan, a situation the traders claim is not solely caused by the high demand.

In their interview with the Daily News, the market leaders in the city claim the rise or fall of food prices depends mainly on the availability of products in the market rather than just increased demand.

They emphasized that the abundance or scarcity of produce largely determines price trends across the citys various markets.

The chairman of the Temeke Stereo food market in Temeke District, Rashid Milao, said that prices of commodities such as bananas, potatoes, and pumpkins fluctuate accor...