Indian onions are scarce since the import restrictions by India.
THE price of onions has increased by 400% from RM3 per kg to RM12 per kg in the last two weeks, said Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry enforcement director Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman.
Iskandar said the ministry had received complaints on the price hike, adding that there were also reports that some outlets were selling them at RM24 per kg.
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