The approach of Ramadhan is often accompanied by a rise in the price of food, especially common grocery items. Not so this year, thanks to enough supply from the previous harvest.
"We are grateful that this time food prices are fair. We have not noticed any price escalation so far, unlike previous Ramadhan seasons," said Hawa Hassan, a resident of Dar es Salaam.
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