Bankerohan Market sees sharp price hikes for sago and langka in April 2026

Prices for several staple goods shifted at Bankerohan Public Market on April 1, 2026. Some items saw sharp increases, while others remained steady. Vendors noted changes in both fruits and root crops across the trading day. The most dramatic rise came from sago, which doubled in price to ₱120 per kilo from ₱60. Another steep increase hit seedless langka, now selling at ₱250 per kilo after climbing from ₱180.

Other fruits also saw adjustments. Saging cardava went up to ₱30 per kilo from ₱25, while saba reached ₱65 from ₱60. Meanwhile, lubi (coconut) held firm at ₱80 per kilo, and landang stayed at ₱90.

Among root crops, gabi rose to ₱70 per kilo from ₱65, and kamote increased to ₱45 from ₱40. Sugar prices did not change, remaining at ₱80 per kilo or ₱40 for half a kilo. Vanilla flavoring also stayed at ₱5 per pack. The latest price updates reflect mixed trends at Bankerohan Public Market. Sago and langka experienced the largest jumps, while sugar and vanilla flavoring saw no movement. Shoppers will now pay more for certain fruits and root crops in the coming weeks.