A basic necessity product has increased in price in Azerbaijan

A significant increase in oil prices has been recorded in Azerbaijan in recent months.

According to Baku.ws with reference to Xəzər TV, the price increase affected both butter and vegetable oil.

For instance, 1 kg of butter was sold for 19 manats 30 gepiks a few months ago, but now costs 22 manats 90 gepiks.

Sellers note that the cost of these products increased by 5-6% in January alone.

Economist Khalid Kerimli stated that according to the World Food Programme price index, there has been a steady increase in oil prices over the past 14 months, except for December of last year.

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