Fuel price hike triggers surge in food prices

Fuel price hike triggers surge in food prices

Following an increase in the prices of petrol, diesel, kerosene oil and transport fares, prices of all food items, essential commodities, vegetables, fruits and grocery items have sharply increased in the open market, dampening Eid shopping and spoiling the festive spirit of low-income and government employees. Prices at low-cost facilitation markets, carts and pushcart bazaars have also doubled, while the price control system has become ineffec…

Fuel crisis could raise food prices, Pemberton farmer warns

A Pemberton farmer has warned food prices could climb if fuel supply issues continue, as the Southern Forests region begins to feel the early effects of a global oil price surge.