Lebanon is on a date with a new wave of high costs in mid -July …

As economic and living crises exacerbate, the Lebanese are preparing for a new wave of high prices, specifically in the vegetable and fruit sector, as of Mid -July 2025According to warnings he launched The head of the farmers’ gathering in the Bekaa Ibrahim Al -Tarshishi.

Causes of high costs: between climate change and the collapse of the agricultural sector

In a special interview with a site LibyanAl -Tarshishi explained that Climate fluctuations andWater scarcityIn addition to High production cost andThe absence of official supportI pushed many farmers to Abandoning their agricultural seasons or Carve the crops.

He explained that a wave The last frost It caused 75% of the cherry seasonWhat made the price per kilogram exceed 10 dollarsAdding:

“Cherry has become like gold… People have become a rare fruit that only the affluent affects”.

Expectations of high prices three times

Although the prices of crops such as apricots, watermelon and cucumber remain in relatively low levels, Tarshi is expected to testify A big leap that may reach three times After mid -July, due to Removing agriculture and lack of financial feasibility.

The export crisis exacerbates the situation

He indicated that Close marine crossings Because of the Israeli -Iranian war, specifically via a strait Bab al -Mandab andHormuz StraitContribute to He paralyzed the Lebanese export movement to the Arabian GulfWhich reflected negatively on the drainage of local production.

Diesel … another weapon in the hands of the monopolists

Al -Tarshishi revealed Clear manipulation in the diesel marketWhere some importing companies are located By storing the material, waiting for the high pricesEmphasizing that The delivery rate does not exceed 10% of the required quantitiesAs the remaining quantities are held inside the warehouses.

An imminent danger to food security

Al -Tarshishi warned that Lebanon is on An agricultural and dietary doorstepIf the situation continues the same from serious intervention, adding:

“If the export doors are not opened and the elements of production are provided, then agriculture in Lebanon is to disappear”.

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