The Price Control Department has said that the recent surge in tomato prices across Pakistan has been caused by a disruption in supply.
According to reports, heavy rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa damaged tomato crops, leading to a temporary shortage in the market.
A spokesperson for the Price Control and Consumer Management Department (PC&CMD) told the media that delays in tomato imports from Afghanistan and Iran have also added pressure on supply. The rise in prices is mainly due to seasonal changes, rainfall, and transportation challenges.
The department said the increase in tomato prices is temporary and expected to ease next week once supply returns to normal.
The department added that upcoming tomato harvests from Sindh in November and from Punjab in April and May will ensure stable availability in the coming months.