Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- The edible oil market has witnessed a sudden price surge, while onion prices have also increased despite adequate supply.

In contrast, the prices of most winter vegetables have fallen in a week.

Retailers said refiners have raised edible oil prices without following government directives, resulting in an increase of Tk6-9 per litre across different brands.

Traders alleged that a syndicate is manipulating the market.

Similarly, onion prices rose by Tk 20-30 per kilogram within a week, although supply remains stable in most city markets. Now, onions are being sold at a price of Tk120 to 140 per kilogram.

However, new onions have started arriving in the market. Although the quantity is very small, one kilogram of onion ...