These Products In Lebanon Are Noting A High Increase In Prices
The dollar in Lebanon has reached the higher it has ever been since 1990 in its exchange to the Lebanese Pounds, which resulted in a significant increase in prices, especially imported products that were already overpriced.
People have been complaining, and rightfully so, about the extraordinary prices of basic food accommodation, the likes of eggs and cowpeas.
Eggs are being sold at 13,000 LBP and cowpeas at 11,000 LBP, and this is only the tip of the iceberg.
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In order to raise their voices on the high increase in prices of local and imported products, Lebanese people have been taking pictures of these overpriced items and posting them on social media, or sending them to each other.
The prices indicated below are as of the time of writing.
#1 Milk
Makkifattima
Nido milk has been spotted in one of the big supermarkets in Lebanon for 49,000 LBP, which is considered more than double its previous price.
#2 Pine Kernels
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Pine kernels have been overpriced since forever in Lebanon; some even joke that it is as expensive as gold. However, they are now being sold at 250,000 LBP, which is considered way too expensive.
To note, pine kernel is an ingredient the Lebanese cuisine uses in countless of its traditional recipes.
#3 Tuna
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Tuna cans have been experiencing major price changes, and no one really understands why. One day it is 3,745 LBP, the next day it's 5,190 LBP, and the third day it is priced at 7,416 LBP.
#4 Diapers
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Diapers are also considered expensive items. However, Pampers is being sold at 64,500 LBP, when its previous price never exceeded 30,990 LBP a bag (largest size).
#5 Lentil
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White Lentil has been found in supermarkets being sold as high as 6,500 LBP per kg when it used to be 3,000 LBP for one kg of lentil.
#6 Peanut Butter
Nour Abdul Reda
Four months earlier, Monarch peanut butter was 4,000 LBP. Now, it is priced at 12,050 LBP.
#7 Eggs
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Eggs may have been the most shocking for people. One day, an egg cartoon would be at 4,500 LBP, another day the very same cartoon goes up to 13,000 LBP.
#8 Jallab
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