Shopkeepers explain that this year’s bountiful harvest has flooded the market, leading to a dramatic fall in rates. The supply is abundant, and prices have literally been cut in half, said one vendor with a smile, noting the sharp increase in customer traffic.
As prices dropped, markets have sprung back to life, echoing with the buzz of shoppers eager to fill their winter baskets. Citizens say that pine nuts, once purchased sparingly — have now become a must-have delight in winter gatherings.
Last year, we had to think twice before buying them, said a customer, but this year, we’re buying them without hesitation. It finally feels like winter again.
