ELZUBI to Al‑Ghad: Are Price Caps the Only Solution to Soaring Vegetable Prices?

ELZUBI also pointed to the significant impact of multiple marketing layers and intermediaries, which often inflate the final consumer price. “There is usually a wide gap between the price farmers receive ‘at the farm gate’ and what citizens pay. This underscores the importance of strict oversight of distribution channels and empowering cooperatives to enable farmers to market directly, reducing extra costs and supporting small farmers in facing sustainability challenges.”