ation told Vanguard in April that production was strong and that transport and input costs, not scarcity, were pushing prices. Tomato farmers separately warned Leadership that the May and June lean season typically tightens supply, which fits the pepper-base climb seen by March.
The National Bureau of Statistics reported that onions and tomatoes were cheaper year on year by April 2026 even as monthly prices rose, so the Lekki-Jakande move sat on top of a softer annual base.
Live readings sit on the Lekki-Jakande Market real-time prices page, and current produce prices are on the price check tool.