A viral video circulating on social media shows a local tomato seller discussing the sharp increase in tomato prices, now reaching GHC20.
Previously an affordable, the cost of tomatoes has doubled, with tomato rising from GHC5 or GHC10 to GHC20.
The seller, who chose to remain anonymous, blames the price hike on the country’s difficult economic situation, noting that it costs GHC85 million to import tomatoes.
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Her comments have generated significant feedback from the online community.
Watch video below:
Tomatoes are now only sold for GHC 20 and higher, not GHC 10. If you cannot afford, buy tomato paste to cook – Tomato seller#FlowYourMind pic.twitter.com/FJfKYnl7uF
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) May 25, 2024