Prices of dates raised ahead of Ramazan

ISLAMABAD: The prices of dates have reportedly been in the markets of twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad ahead of Ramazan.

The quality dates are being sold at Rs. 200 per kilogram this time, consumer of the commodity told APP here on Monday, adding that the authorities should stop this rise in the edible items specially to be used during the holy month of Ramazan.

It may be mentioned that the price of the commodity was at Rs. 120-130 per kg, but due to its rising demand during Ramazan which is approaching fast, the shopkeepers have started fleecing the public on their own and getting undue profit of the commodity.

The people have appealed to the authorities to take notice of the situation and take steps for maintaining prices of dates and other commodities at reasonable level during the month of Ramazan.