Muslim faithfuls are groaning under the high cost of fruit in the market as they called for price review. According to them, the usual practice of breaking the Ramadan fast with fruits is fast becoming a luxury because of the hike in prices of fruit.
A survey by The Guardian revealed that prices of fruits have surged between 200 and 300 per cent in less than six months. For instance, a pineapple fruit, which was sold for N500 in 2024 has skyrocketed to N1,500 and N2,000.
One apple which normally goes for N200 is now N500, while a bunch of bananas which were sold between N500 and N700 last year, now go for between N1,200 and N1,300.
Similarly, one orange is sold for between N100 and N200 against N50. Speaking with The Guardian, Alhaji Idowu Aminu, lamented that many Muslims have boycotted fruits due to a hike in price and focus on filling their belly with whatever food they can afford. (Guardian)