Rising costs force food prices up in JB

Noua (right) says the prices of ingredients started going up in March.

EATERY operators in Johor Baru say they have no choice but to increase food prices after factoring in the escalating cost of ingredients.

Restoran Rafi Tomyam & Seafood Corner proprietor Mohd Zahiruddin Thumo said it was difficult not to raise the prices of food.