Fruits, vegetables cheaper in Oman

Fruits, vegetables cheaper in Oman

Muscat: Prices of vegetables in Oman decreased by 11. 6 per cent between March 2021 and March 2020, according to figures released by the government. Prices of other staples, such as fruits (2. 95 per cent), dairy and eggs (0. 8 per cent), and fish and seafood (5. 13 per cent) also fell over the past 12 months, reveals data published by National Centre for Statistics and Information. However, the costs of other goods listed on the consumer price index rose slightly. Small increase was reported in the amount customers have to pay for bread and cereals (1. 07 per cent), meat (0. 91 per cent), and oils and fats (1. 85 per cent). Non-alcoholic beverages are about 5. 7 per cent more expensive, compared to last year. Overall, the cost of groceries has fallen by 1. 09 per cent. Basic groceries aside, there has been a small drop in the prices of clothing and footwear (1. 17 per cent), home furnishings and appliances (0. 23 per cent), and transportation (0. 47 per cent). "A lot of shops these days are sourcing their goods from suppliers willing to provide their vegetables and fruits at cheaper rates, and this helps customers