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Fluctuations in Fruit Prices: Orange Costs Decline, Green Apple Prices Hit MVR 10

Presently, the price of oranges has moderated to a range between MVR 7 to MVR 8. In contrast, green apples have witnessed an escalation in their pricing, reaching MVR 10 per apple.

Anaan Bushry
25 March 2024, MVT 08:05
Orange prices fall in local market and green apple prices rise.
Anaan Bushry
25 March 2024, MVT 08:05

The cost of oranges saw a surge in the initial phase of Ramadan, marking a shift from its usual MVR 5 price to MVR 10. However, presently, the price of oranges has moderated to a range between MVR 7 to MVR 8.

In contrast, green apples have witnessed an escalation in their pricing, reaching MVR 10 per apple. This increase is attributed by some traders to the challenges encountered in procuring green apples presently.

Red apples are available within the range of MVR 4 to MVR 6 in the market.

Amidst the Ramadan period, the market is witnessing varying prices for fruits such as watermelon, passionfruit, and young coconuts. Watermelon is priced between MVR 15 to MVR 18 per kilogram, while passionfruit commands a higher rate of MVR 130 per kilogram. Young coconut prices range between MVR 25 to MVR 40 per coconut.

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