Due to the closure of border crossings with Pakistan, the prices of essential food items have surged significantly in various parts of Afghanistan, particularly in Parwan province. According to local media, in recent weeks, the prices of basic groceries have risen by 400 to 700 Afghanis.
Traders report that the price of 16 liters of cooking oil has increased by about 500 Afghanis, a bag of rice has gone up by 700 Afghanis, and the price of wheat flour has risen by nearly 400 Afghanis.
Shopkeepers say that cooking oil, which was previously sold at 1550 Afghanis, now costs over 2000 Afghanis. Similarly, a bag of rice has increased from 2300 to nearly 3000 Afghanis, and a bag of wheat flour has risen from 1400 to 1800 Afghanis.
Local residents say that this surge in prices comes at a time when Afghanistan is already grappling with severe economic challenges, including high unemployment and widespread poverty. Purchasing power has sharply declined, making life even more difficult for ordinary citizens.
Shahram, a resident of Parwan, stated that employment opportunities have become scarce, buying and selling have reduced, and markets have lost their former vibrancy. Citizens also report that this trend of inflation is not limited to Parwan but has been observed in Kabul and other regions as well.
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