BIG INCREASES

Auckland Star, Volume LXXII, Issue 260, 3 November 1941, Page 8

BIG INCREASES

VEGETABLE PRICES

SOME NEARLY 200 PER CENT

Much has been written and said about the price of vegetables in Auckland over the last few weeks, but the rates have to be tabulated in bjpck and white and compared with those ruling at this time last year for a complete picture of the position. In some cases popular "greens," a necessity in every household, especially where there are sick people or growing children, are 180 to 200 per cent dearer than a year ago. Breadwinners, glancing over the table below, will be able better to appreciate why their womenfolk have been grumbling so much lately. The prices are taken from the Star's market reports of the date mentioned below:—

Nov. 1. 1941. Nov. 1. 1940. Broad beans (per lb 6d to Sd 3d to 4d Carrots (per dozen) 2/ to 3/ 1/ to 2/ Cauliflower (per sack) . 12/ to 18/ 2/8 to 5/6 Cabbages (per sack) .. 8/ to 17/ 2/ to 5/6 Beans, hoth. (per lb) . 1,6 to 2/5 9d to 1/4 Green peas (per lb) .. 4d toS'jd 3d to 4d Lettuce (per case) 4/ to 11/ 3/ to 9' Onions (per bag) 20/ to 24/ 12/ to 15/ Potatoes, Ohakune (p.b.) 12/6 to 14/6 3'6 to 4/ Parsnips (per doz.) ... 2'6 to 3/6 1/ to 16 Spinach (per doz.) . .. 26 to 1/ to I' 6 Spring onions (p. bun.) 9d to 3 6 6d to 1/ Swedes (per bag) 8/ to 12/ 1/6 to 2'6 Turnips (per doz.) 3/ to 4/ 9d to 1,6