date:May 24, 2016
In Lahore, it is said to be common practice for traders to stockpile potatoes and onions before the holy month of Ramazan, to create an artificial shortage of the commodities. The government is now busy organising makeshift Ramazan Bazaars across the province to ensure sale of produce at controlled rates.
Inflated prices have been observed in different weekly makeshift markets of the city; potato prices gained by Rs 6 per kg, soft skin fixed at Rs 18 to 21 per kg, hard skin on Rs 13 to 15 per k