The price at which watermelons are available from merchants at the local market in capital city Malé have hiked, while they say that the coconut prices are predicted to drop.

Coconuts are currently available for an amount between MVR 8-10. While a kilogram of watermelons is sold for up to MVR 25 and 30. This price ceiling for watermelon will soon extend to MVR 35, merchants say.

While green leaves are scarce at stalls this year, they carry the most demand, especially during the ongoing month of Ramadan.

A chunk of green leaves is available for prices ranging from MVR 15 to 25 while a kilogram is sold for MVR 120 to 150.

A kilogram of fish at the market is available for prices between MVR 25 and 30, while fishermen claim that these rates are predicated to tumble as well.