Vendors said higher procurement and transport costs left little room for competitive pricing. Consumers said the higher prices are straining household budgets. Any break in the supply chain—whether from floods, landslides or transport issues—quickly affects availability and retail prices. Residents hope supplies will normalise soon, while traders remain optimistic that better weather and smoother transport will help stabilise prices. For now, households continue to adjust their spending as vendors struggle to balance higher costs with what customers can afford.