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Potato prices in Moroccan markets rise to 9 dirhams per kilogram, worrying consumers

From Télégraphe · () Arabic

Translated from Arabic and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Potato prices reached 9 dirhams per kilogram in several markets in Casablanca.
  • Consumers expressed concern because potatoes are widely consumed and were expected to remain affordable.
  • Industry professionals said prices had been no more than 3 dirhams per kilogram last year and called the current increase unclear and illogical.

Potato prices have risen sharply in several markets in Casablanca, reaching 9 dirhams per kilogram.

The increase has caused frustration and concern among Moroccan consumers. Potatoes are widely eaten, and many people believe their price should remain within reach of ordinary households.

Professionals in the sector said the price did not exceed 3 dirhams per kilogram last year. This year, they said, it has climbed to very high levels.

They added that the reasons for the rise at this time of year remain unclear and do not appear logical.

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Originally published by Télégraphe in Arabic. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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