In Gaza, the prices of many goods, particularly vegetables, have surged, posing challenges for households already grappling with war-related hardships, as reported by Al-Ghad and Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper.
In Rafah, the Strip's main city, onions, for instance, now cost 35 shekels ($9.49) per kilogram, a significant increase from the usual 10 shekels ($2.71) for 3 kilograms during the winter season.
Similarly, lemons are now priced at 20-25 shekels ($5.4-6.78), compared to their historic winter price of around two shekels ($0.54). Potatoes, once sold at one shekel ($0.27) per kilogram during abundant winter seasons, now fetch eight shekels ($2.17) per kilogram.
Peppers also reflect this trend, with spicy peppers at 32 shekels ($8.68) per kilogram and sweet peppers at 12 shekels ($3.26) per kilogram. A small bundle of spinach costs 10 shekels ($2.71), while previously, a bundle three times its size sold for two shekels ($0.54).
Cauliflower and green cabbage prices have surged, surpassing 15 shekels ($4.07) or even becoming inaccessible, compared to their former price of around three shekels ($0.81).
Source: www.jordannews.jo