Food Crisis Deepens: See The Latest Prices OF Rice, Beans, And Other Commodities

Here’s a breakdown of the latest market prices for key commodities:

• Foreign Rice: A 50kg bag is currently priced between ₦72,000 and ₦75,000, depending on the brand and location.
• Local Rice: A 50kg bag of locally produced rice ranges from ₦69,000 to ₦70,000.

Beans:

• White Beans: A 100kg bag now costs approximately ₦110,000, rising from ₦89,000 last month.

Tomatoes:

• Fresh Tomatoes: A small basket is now priced between ₦3,000 and ₦3,500, marking an increase from previous months.

Noodles & Spaghetti:

• Indomie Noodles (70g pack): A carton is selling for ₦3,000 to ₦3,800, depending on the market.
• Spaghetti (500g pack): A carton is priced between ₦6,700 and ₦6,800.

Edible Oils:

• Groundnut Oil: A 25-litre container is now sold for around ₦32,500.
• Palm Oil: A 75cl bottle has increased from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500.

Other Food Items:

• Garri: A 50kg bag of white garri is now ₦20,000, up from ₦18,000.
• Yam: A tuber that previously sold for ₦900 is now priced at ₦1,200.

Market conditions continue to evolve, influencing the cost of essential food items across the country.