The prices of fruits and vegetables in the local markets of the federal capital continued to rise on Monday.
According to the official rates released for Islamabad, 5 kilograms of potatoes now cost Rs410, while 5 kilograms of onions are priced at Rs690. Additionally, 1 kilogram of ginger is Rs672, garlic is available for Rs372 per kilogram, and tomatoes are priced at Rs130 per kilogram.
The official prices also indicate that zucchini sells for Rs95 per kilogram, local ridge gourd for Rs190 per kilogram, bottle gourd for Rs63, and bitter gourd for Rs145. Green chilies are priced at Rs132 per kilogram, and lemons are available at Rs640 per kilogram.
Moreover, the price of broiler chicken has reached Rs850 per kilogram, while local chicken is priced at Rs950 per kilogram. The cost of a dozen eggs has increased to Rs350.
In terms of fruits, black apples are selling for Rs180 per kilogram, golden apples for Rs147, Kandahari pomegranates at Rs270, guavas at Rs160 per kilogram, summer fruits at Rs140 per kilogram, and bananas range from Rs90 to Rs125 per dozen.
