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Nigerians continue to grapple with high food prices as staple items such as rice, beans, spaghetti, onions, oil, and tomatoes remain expensive in local markets.
Recent market checks by Naija News reveal that despite ongoing harvest seasons, prices have yet to experience significant relief for consumers.
Rice Hits ₦64,000 Per Bag
A 50kg bag of rice now sells for ₦64,000, marking one of the highest costs for the staple food in recent months. This surge is attributed to factors including high transportation costs, import levies, and currency depreciation, which continue to affect supply chains.
Beans At ₦4,800 Per Bowl
Protein-rich beans also remain costly, with a bowl now selling for ₦4,800. Traders note that, despite improved harvests in some northern states, insecurity in farming regions and high logistics costs are keeping prices elevated.
Spaghetti And Other Essentials
The price of Golden Penny Spaghetti has risen sharply, with a carton now going for ₦19,000. Similarly, a bowl of onions sells for ₦4,000, while 1 litre of groundnut oil costs ₦3,700, reflecting continued pressure on edible oil markets due to high processing and import costs.
Vegetable Prices: Tomatoes And Pepper
Tomato prices have seen only minimal relief. A small basket currently sells for ₦3,500, while pepper prices remain steep at ₦9,000, creating further challenges for households that rely on these essentials for daily cooking.
Garri, a staple cassava-based food consumed nationwide, is also affected. A paint bucket currently sells for ₦1,600, a price point many traders attribute to increased production and processing costs.
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