18 commodity prices jump during Ramadan most notably chicken, meat
Ammon News - The National Society for Consumer Protection prepared a comparative field study that addressed the changes that occurred in the prices of 35 basic commodities before the holy month of Ramadan, compared to their prices after the advent of the holy month.
The results of the study showed an increase in the prices of 18 commodities by 24.7%, with the highest increase being for tomatoes and zucchini (60%), cucumbers (50%), classic eggplant (50%), and cauliflower (42.8%). The lowest increase was for sweet peppers and garlic (11%), beans (16.6%), and small eggplants (33%), while the prices of onions, lemons, beans, and potatoes remained stable.
As for red meat, all types of local and imported meat have increased. The price of a kilogram of Romanian lamb has increased by 21.4%, as it was sold for JD7 before Ramadan and is now sold for JD8.50. As for the small Romanian, it was sold for between JD8 and JD8.50 and is now sold for between JD9.75 and JD10. The Australian lamb also has increased by 13%.
As for the local calf, it increased by 5.8%, and the local sheep increased by 8.3%, noting that it is sold in some areas for between JD14 and JD15 per kilogram.
The price of plucked chicken has increased by 8%. It used to be sold for between JD1.85 and JD1.95 and is now sold for between JD2 and JD2.10, despite the availability of this item in sufficient quantities to meet the need in the holy month. As for fresh chicken, the increase ranged between 12.5% and 20% for some types.
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