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In Lebanon's deteriorating economy, daily food prices are skyrocketing and meat was removed from the army's food menu on Tuesday.
The value of one US dollar on the black market has reached 8,000 Lebanese pounds, while the official rate is 1,507 Lebanese pounds. Due to the recession, food prices have risen by 70% in the last six months.
In Beirut, a kilo of mutton, or goat meat, is currently available for 80,000 local pounds, up from 30,000 Lebanese pounds two months ago. Similarly, a kilo of beef has increased from 18,000 pounds to 50,000 Lebanese pounds in two months.
The price of 900 grams of bread subsidized by the government has increased from 1,500 to 2,000 Lebanese pounds.
A statement from the Beirut Butchers and Cattle Farm Owners 'Union said 60 percent of the meat shops had closed in the past few weeks, while an army spokesman said soldiers' meals while on duty The meat has been completely removed.
Following the sharp fall of the country's currency, many Lebanese have resorted to online barter or exchange to make a living.
The Facebook page, called Lebanon Barters, has 12,000 users in two weeks. Zainab, a 25-year-old consumer, has sold her evening dress for two packets of milk and nappies for her 11-month-old baby.
Zainab said she never asked for anything from anyone so she thought the barter method was better. "We can't imagine a worse situation," said Sami al-Irani, head of the traders' association. Is there anyone who is doing anything to overcome this crisis? 'Two-thirds of shops, restaurants and hotels are closed, he said. Employee layoffs are not ending. Only a few days can now be spent on a monthly salary.
The head of the trade association said: "The economic crisis is reflected in the unavailability of bread and oil. We will soon be in a position to use candles. Do we live in a country where the government has gone insane?
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