Onion shortage in India drives Maldives prices to MVR 5 per kg

Due to the challenge in procuring onions from India persists as onion prices surge in the Indian market, the cost of onions in Maldives has also increased.

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(FILE) Onions for sale, captured on May 6, 2019:the price of onions have increased to MVR 350 -- Photo: Mihaaru

Lamya Abdulla

2023-08-24 18:04:50

Due to the challenge in procuring onions from India persists as onion prices surge in the Indian market, the cost of onions in Maldives has also increased.

Approximately two days ago, a 25 kg sack of onions was available for purchase at MVR 225. However, the price has surged to MVR 350, a rise of MVR 5 per kilogram.

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