Dhaka, Dec. 6 -- Consumers are facing mounting hardships as prices of onions, soybean oil, and winter vegetables continue to rise sharply, despite the seasonal availability that would normally ease market pressures.
The surge in essential food prices is forcing many households to cut back on daily consumption, putting additional strain on already tight budgets.Onion prices, which have been steadily climbing over the past month, jumped another Tk 30-40 per kg within a week. All varieties now sell for Tk 150-160 per kg, compared to Tk 110-120 earlier.
Traders say the supply of older onions is dwindling, while new stock has yet to stabilize the market. Vendors at Mohammadpur's Town Hall Market said Pabna onions are selling for Tk 130 per kg ...