date:Jan 06, 2016
Due to snow and adverse weather conditions, fruit and vegetable prices in Istanbul have increased. The treacherous weather has prevented goods lorries from entering Istanbul, meaning that the prices of tomatoes, lettuce, spring onions and green peppers have soared. Tomatoes are being sold from 1.50 a kilo, lettuce are being sold for 1.35 a piece. A representative of the Bostan Fruit and Vegetable Wholesale Traders Association in Istanbul, Burhan Er explains that the prices cannot return to norma