Plantains, tomatoes, bananas, yucca, and sweet potatoes declined sharply in price late last week and steeper declines are expected for this week. Produce planted following Hurricane Georges is now being harvested and hitting city markets to the relief of housewives. Plantains are selling for RD$2.50 down from RD$7 following the hurricane. Tomatoes are selling for RD$3 the pound, down from RD$15 following the hurricane. The abundance of produce is resulting sometimes in prices lower than in the days prior to the hurricane.
