17:04 - 19.04.2023

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April 19, Fineko/abc.az. Currently, several factors affect the cost of agricultural products and vegetables, ABC.AZ reports, quoting expert Eyub Kerimli.

He links this with seasonal factors, the high cost of fertilizers and pesticides, as well as influence of mediators and monopolists in this area.

Currently, the impact of these 3 factors on price growth is great.

On the other hand, the prices of old products remain high until the new harvest of onions and potatoes ends. The economist noted that these prices are rising artificially: "Thus, we observe that in some cases these products are sold cheaper locally, but more expensive in the markets. In my opinion, new products are already close to completion, and prices may fall. But these prices will be much higher than last year. Compared with 2022, the price increase for potatoes and onions was up to 40%, and for tomatoes up to 100%."