Shafaqna English- As commercial crossings between Afghanistan and Pakistan remain closed, the World Food Programme (WFP) has reported an increase in the prices of essential food items in Afghan markets.
According to WFP, alongside the border closures, an increase in fuel prices and the closure of the Salang Highway have driven up transportation costs, leading to higher food prices.
Several shopkeepers in Kabul say that in the past two weeks, the prices of essentials like flour, rice, and cooking oil have risen by up to 100 afghanis.
Sources: Tolo News