Shocking difference from field to shelf: bought for 7 TL, sold for 200 TL
During inspections carried out by the Ministry of Trade in Diyarbakır, it was determined that vegetable prices increased exponentially from the producer to the supermarket shelf. Following the price chain for red bell peppers, which rose from 7 TL to 199.99 TL, proceedings have been initiated against the companies involved.
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Continuing its market inspections, the Ministry of Trade identified remarkable increases in vegetable prices during investigations carried out in Diyarbakır. The audits revealed that products are subject to high price hikes from the time they leave the producer until they reach the consumer.
PRICE CHAIN FOR RED BELL PEPPERS DRAWS ATTENTION
The price journey of red bell peppers drew attention during the examinations. It was determined that the product, procured from a producer or wholesaler in Karataş for 7 TL, was sold to a chain supermarket by a supplier in Diyarbakır for 30 TL. It was found that the same product reached up to 199.99 TL on supermarket shelves.
SIMILAR PICTURE FOR GREEN PEPPERS
Green pepper prices were also examined during the audits. It was observed that this product was supplied to markets at a level of 20 TL, but the shelf price rose to as much as 249.99 TL.
HIGH INCREASES FOR CUCUMBERS AND OTHER PRODUCTS
The investigations were not limited to peppers. It was determined that cucumbers purchased from the producer in Ereğli for 5.30 TL rose to 79.90 TL in supermarkets.
Furthermore, it was noted that the shelf price of green peppers procured from the Akdeniz district for 130 TL was 249.99 TL.
PROCEEDINGS INITIATED AGAINST COMPANIES
In line with the data obtained, it was assessed that some companies engaged in unfair price increases. In this context, it was announced that the relevant files have been sent to the Unfair Price Evaluation Board.