In the capital's green market, the cost of local agricultural products has seen a rise, with pepper reaching up to 1.30 euros per kilogram. Consumers have voiced their concerns over the escalated prices, deeming them unaffordable. The scarcity of vegetables this year alongside heightened demand is cited by traders as the primary factor for the price increase.
One consumer expressed the difficulty in affording vegetables on a limited pension. Ekrem Ismajli criticized state institutions for not intervening in the pricing mechanisms, suggesting that this laissez-faire approach allows traders to inflate prices freely. The shortage in vegetable imports is also highlighted as a reason for the price surge.
On the supply side, Beqir Avdiu, a vegetable seller, acknowledged the high consumer demand and resultant price complaints. Enver Konjuhi, a farmer, mentioned that prices are consumer-driven and noted the beneficial impact of subsidies on his operations. The recent report from the Statistics Agency of Kosovo corroborates the price trends, indicating a 28 percent increase in vegetable prices and an 11 percent hike in tree prices.
Source: kosovapress.com