Onion prices jump to MVR 35 amid supply strain

2 days ago

The price of onions in Male' City has risen sharply amid difficulties in sourcing the commodity from the market. Onions, which typically retail for MVR 16–18 per kilo, are now being sold for MVR 30–35 per kilo in many shops across the capital. Traders who spoke to Sun said the increase is driven by limited availability in the wholesale market. One trader