A News Agency of Nigeria survey reveals that onion prices in Nigeria have skyrocketed due to bad roads and high fuel costs, making it difficult for suppliers to transport onions from the north to other parts of the country. Petty traders and onion sellers report a shortage of onions and significant price increases, urging the government to address these issues and prioritize food transportation.
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Obigaeli Nwokoye, a petty trader dealing in onions, explained that a few weeks ago, there was no onion available in the entire market due to bad roads. Chioma Okeke, another seller, said the price of a bag of onions had skyrocketed to N370,000 in December, compared to N258,000 in November.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.She noted that the price had steadily increased throughout the year, from between N70,000 and N90,000 in January to N110,000 to N170,000 around August and October.
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