Prices of fruits and vegetables have generally gone up in the Upper West Region since the commencement of the month-long Ramadan fasting, during which Muslims abstain from food, drink and other desires from dusk to dawn in fulfilment of their religious obligations.
Checks by the Ghanaian Times across some markets in the Upper West Region revealed that the prices of fruits and vegetables have skyrocketed while some traders and consumers adduced it to the Ramadan fasting period.
The prices of fruits like pineapple, pawpaw, and watermelon, have gone up with most fruits like apple, grape, and avocados more expensive.
Fruits and vegetables are loaded with dietary fibre and packed with vital minerals, anti-oxidants that boost the immune system, supports overall body functioning and highly recommended for good health.
