The Consumer Council of Fiji has assured consumers that the shortage of onions and its sudden hike in price is a temporary issue.
The Council says upon liaising with several traders and wholesalers, they have been informed that it is a seasonal issue whereby there is a shortage of onion in New Zealand.
They add as a result, certain traders are importing onions from the United States to meet the local demand.
The Council is calling on the traders to refrain from exploiting vulnerable consumers by not placing limits on the quantity of onions consumers can purchase or overcharging Fijians.
Consumers are also being urged to do comparative shopping.
