Vegetable prices have eased somewhat in markets across the capital, but fish and chicken remain expensive. Most vegetables are currently selling for Tk50–60 per kilogram. However, consumers are still feeling the pressure as prices of several essential items, including edible oil, sugar, flour and eggs, have increased.
Along with higher prices, companies have also reduced supplies of bottled edible oil and sugar. As a result, many shops are running out of oil and sugar.
This was the situation observed during visits to several markets in the capital on Friday.
Packaged flour is currently selling for Tk80 per kilogram, up from Tk70 just 15–20 days ago. That means the price has increased by Tk10 per kilogram. The printed price of a 2kg packet has also risen from Tk140 to Tk160.
The sugar and edible oil markets have also become volatile. Retail sugar is currently selling for Tk120–125 per kilogram, up by around Tk10 in a week. The maximum retail price printed on packaged sugar has also been raised from Tk110 to Tk120 per kilogram.
Despite the price increase, sugar is unavailable at many shops. With supplies falling significantly, customers often have to visit several stores before finding packaged sugar.
Traders said the increase in sugar prices at the mill-gate and wholesale levels has mainly driven up retail prices. Supplies from mills have also declined compared with previous levels.
The supply of edible oil has also decreased. Although the price of loose soybean oil has increased, the price of bottled soybean oil has not yet been raised. Retailers allege that companies have reduced supplies in preparation for a possible price hike. As a result, many shops are unable to meet demand for bottled oil.
Loose soybean oil is currently selling for Tk185–190 per litre, while loose palm oil costs Tk165–170 per litre. The government-fixed price of bottled soybean oil is Tk200 per litre.
Vegetable prices have fallen somewhat recently. Several weeks ago, supply shortages pushed the prices of many vegetables above Tk100 per kilogram. Prices have since declined as supplies improved. Most vegetables are now selling for Tk50–60 per kilogram, with pointed gourd, papaya and okra among the cheaper options.
The price of green chillies has also returned to more normal levels. In retail markets across the capital, green chillies are selling for Tk80–120 per kilogram, while wholesale prices at Karwan Bazar are Tk60–70 per kilogram.
A trader said supplies increased after the government allowed green chillies to be imported from India, leading to a significant drop in prices.
Meanwhile, onion prices have remained largely unchanged for several weeks. Depending on quality, onions are selling for Tk55–60 per kilogram. Potato prices have also remained stable for a long time, at Tk25–30 per kilogram. In some parts of the capital, vendors were seen selling five kilograms of potatoes for Tk100 from roadside carts.
Egg prices also remain at their previous high levels. A dozen eggs are selling for around Tk150, while four eggs cost Tk50. In some neighborhood shops, a dozen eggs were being sold for as much as Tk160.
Broiler chicken is currently selling for Tk180–200 per kilogram, while Sonali chicken costs Tk300–320 per kilogram.
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