ISLAMABAD – The prices of fruits and vegetables further increased in the local markets of the federal capital on Monday.
The official rates released for food items in the market of Islamabad said that 5 kilograms of potatoes now cost Rs410, 5 kilograms of onions are priced at Rs690, 1 kilogram of ginger is Rs672, garlic is available at Rs372 per kilogram, and tomatoes are priced at Rs130 per kilogram.
As per the official rates, zucchini is selling for Rs95 rupees per kilogram, local ridge gourd at Rs190 per kilogram, bottle gourd at Rs63 and bitter gourd at Rs145. Green chilies are priced at Rs132 per kilogram, and lemons are available at Rs640 per kilogram.
In addition, the price of broiler chicken reached Rs850 per kilogram, while local chicken is priced at 950 rupees per kilogram. The price of a dozen eggs has also surged to Rs350.
Regarding fruits, black apples are selling for Rs180 per kilogram, golden apples for Rs147, Kandahari pomegranates at Rs270, guavas at 160 rupees per kilogram, summer fruits at Rs140 per kilogram, and bananas are available for Rs90 to Rs125 per dozen.
