Price Of Bag Of Rice, Beans, Tomatoes, Food This Week

Price Of Bag Of Rice, Beans, Tomatoes, Food Commodities This Week
Beans: White beans now ₦110,000 per 100kg, up from ₦89,000.
Tomatoes: Small basket costs ₦3,500, reflecting a price increase.

As of March 14, 2025, the cost of essential food items in Nigeria has surged, driven by increasing transportation expenses, seasonal fluctuations, and supply chain challenges.

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Current Prices of Key Commodities
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the rising prices have intensified the financial burden on households, as consumers struggle to afford staple foods.

Current Prices of Key Commodities

Rice:
- A 50kg bag of foreign rice is now selling between ₦72,000 and ₦75,000, depending on the brand and market location.
- A 50kg bag of locally produced rice is slightly lower, priced between ₦69,000 and ₦70,000.
Beans:
- The cost of 100kg of white beans has surged to ₦110,000, a significant rise from ₦89,000 recorded last month.
Tomatoes:
- A small basket of fresh tomatoes now costs between ₦3,000 and ₦3,500, reflecting a price increase from previous months.
Noodles and Spaghetti:
- A carton of Indomie noodles (70g pack) is currently priced between ₦3,000 and ₦3,800, depending on the market.
- A carton of spaghetti (500g pack) is selling for between ₦6,700 and ₦6,800.
Edible Oils:
- A 25-litre container of groundnut oil is now sold for approximately ₦32,500.
- A 75cl bottle of palm oil has increased from ₦1,000 to ₦1,500.
Other Food Items:
- A 50kg bag of white garri has risen to ₦20,000, up from ₦18,000.
- A tuber of yam that previously sold for ₦900 is now priced at ₦1,200.
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With food prices continuing to rise, many Nigerians are calling on the government to implement measures to stabilize the market and ease the economic burden on consumers.