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In March 2026, Punjab, Pakistan, saw fruit and vegetable prices soar during Ramazan despite government controls, with vendors often charging above official rates.
In March 2026, fruit and vegetable prices in Punjab, Pakistan, surged during Ramazan despite government price controls, with items like bananas, guavas, and pomegranates sold significantly above official rates.
While enforcement by the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority improved in some areas, many vendors continued charging inflated prices, often only reducing them when threatened.
The pricing system, based on wholesale auctions and adjusted for costs, faces challenges from rising input expenses for farmers and high procurement costs for traders.
In response, the Punjab government launched a hotline and mobile app in February 2026 to help consumers verify prices and report overcharging.
En marzo de 2026, en Punjab, Pakistán, los precios de las frutas y verduras se dispararon durante el Ramadán a pesar de los controles gubernamentales, y los vendedores a menudo cobraban por encima de las tarifas oficiales.