Lemon prices soar to 24 lira each in Turkey, citizens protest 'punishment'

In Turkey's Kadirli district of Osmaniye province, the price of a single lemon has reached 24 lira, sparking outrage among citizens already struggling with a deepening cost of living crisis fueled by high inflation.

Many residents find the price exorbitant, deeming a single lemon a luxury they cannot afford. "I won't buy it for 24 lira. I'll use pomegranate molasses in my cooking instead," said one citizen.

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I won't buy it for 24 lira. I'll use pomegranate molasses in my cooking instead.

Another resident, who relies on an old-age pension, expressed despair. "I can't afford it, what will I buy it with? It's just a pittance. What kind of punishment is this nation enduring? We'll use lemon zest if we can find it, if not, what will we do? I receive an old-age pension. Let my voice be heard in Ankara," they pleaded.

Unable to justify the cost of a single lemon, many citizens are resorting to using citric acid powder instead. The situation highlights the severe economic pressure on ordinary Turks, where even basic food items have become unaffordable.

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I can't afford it, what will I buy it with? It's just a pittance. What kind of punishment is this nation enduring? We'll use lemon zest if we can find it, if not, what will we do? I receive an old-age pension. Let my voice be heard in Ankara.