KABUL (Pajhwok): Kabul residents have voiced their grave concern at what they call a three-fold hike in the price of onion in a month’s time.
Capital-based greengrocers confirmed on Wednesday per seven kilograms of onion accounted for 300 afghanis, compared with last month’s rate of 100 afghanis.
Mahazuddin Ibrahimi, a seller of vegetables and fruits market in Tahyaee Maskan area, told Pajhwok Afghan News he sold per seven kilograms of onion for 100 afghanis last month. The rate currently stood at 350afs, he said, linking the dramatic price surge to exports to neighbouring Pakistan.
He urged . . .
