“The prefecture of Attica is normally supplied with fruits and vegetables, despite the problems, there are no phenomena of profiteering and we are cheaper than the indoor trade by 30% – 50%” as noted in its announcement by the Hellenic Federation of Associations of Producers of Agricultural Products Sellers of Popular Markets.

Specifically, as stated in a statement from the federation:

After the catastrophic floods, with the National Highway in Tempi – Larissa closed for 7 days, with greatly increased transportation costs, the prefecture of Attica is supplied normally, from the production areas of Megara and Marathon and despite the increased cost of fuel production , energy, electricity, agricultural supplies and a serious lack of experienced land workers, in the public markets of Attica there is a sufficiency of products, no obscene profit phenomena are observed and we are cheaper than the indoor trade by 30% – 50%.

The prices of the products in the Folk Markets of Attica are as follows:

Eggplants: 1.50 euros

Zucchini: 2.30 euros

Potatoes: 0.80 – 1.20 euros

Cucumbers: 1.50 – 2 euros

Tomatoes: 1 – 2 euros

Onions: 1.50 euros

Vlita: 1.50 euros

Spinach: 1.80 – 2.50 euros

Cabbage: 1.50 euros

Italian greens: 1.50 – 2.00 euros

Lettuce: 0.50 – 0.70 euros

Bunches (Dill, Parsley, Rocket) : 0.50 – 0.70 euros

Beetroot: 1.50 euros

Wild radishes: 2 – 3 euros

Nectarines: 1.50 euros

Peaches: 1.50 euros

Grapes: 1.70 euros

Carrots: 1.50 euros

Peppers: 2.00 euros

Apples: 1 – 1.50 euros.

Finally, the announcement states:Phenomena of obscenity in the public markets of Attica and in the other flooded cities of Thessaly are condemned and unacceptable by the entire rural world of the country.

We invite the Minister of Development Kostas Skrekas and the Minister of Agriculture Lefteris Avgenakis to an emergency meeting, so that ways can be found for immediate compensations, especially for livestock farmers and a reduction in production costs, so that farmers and livestock farmers can continue their activities, so that there is sufficiency of agricultural and livestock products, to avoid a food crisis and the phenomena of profiteering”.