Traders place the usual blame on supply shortage and season endings, as the main causes of the high prices. Although prices of some vegetables reduced a bit over the week, most of the other items were sold in prices similar to last week. Traders placed the usual blame on supply shortage and season endings, as the main causes of the high prices. A litre of unpacked soybean oil sold for Tk93-95 a litre, bottled soybean oil sold for Tk108-110, and palm oil sold for Tk85-90 a litre. “We are buying essential items for several months at high prices, with no signs for reduction anytime soon.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 31, 2020 15:33 UTC