Traders and consumers at the Kaneshie Market in Accra have expressed frustration over the persistent rise in food prices, blaming it on factors beyond their control.
Speaking on People’s Forum, a segment on Adom FM’s morning show, Dwaso Nsem Thursday, sellers said they are often blamed by buyers for the steep prices, but they insist the root cause lies in the escalating costs at the wholesale level.
“The prices are always increasing, and buyers think it’s from us, but it’s not our fault,” one seller explained.
A fish seller noted that a box of fish, which previously cost GH¢700, has now surged to GH¢920, highlighting the worsening state of the market.
Another seller attributed the fluctuations to the rising cost of fuel, citing that a bag of tomatoes is now priced at GH¢1,700 despite being in season, and onions at GH¢1,800 per bag.
“Initially, a box of fish was 700 cedis, but now it has increased to 920 cedis. The market conditions are tough. I believe it’s due to the high petrol prices, causing the prices to fluctuate. Now a bag of tomatoes costs 1700 cedis, even though it’s the tomato season. It’s still expensive. A bag of onions is now 1800 cedis.”
The traders further are called on authorities to regulate and stabilize prices, as the current situation is severely affecting their businesses and livelihoods.
“We need the authorities to monitor or regulate the pricing as it’s severely affecting us,” they urged.
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Source: Faridatu Seidu