Australians Warned of Fruit and Vegetable Price Hikes as Flooding Ravages Southern Agricultural Regions

People shop for fruit and vegetables at Victoria Market in Melbourne, Australia, on July 5, 2022. William West/AFP via Getty Images

Australian consumers may have to pay more for their favourite fruit and vegetables in the coming months after the latest flooding damaged major agricultural areas in Victoria, New South Wales (NSW) and Tasmania.

While touring the flood-stricken areas in Victoria and NSW, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said continuing rains would cause produce prices to rise.