Abnormal Pricing

I am a loyal customer of Spar at Kriel in mpumalanga but recently the prices have gone up drastically. I used to buy a mere lettuce at R 10.99 high prices but today it is sold at R 19.00. Two tomatoes worth R 8.47 for what? I heard that they were ****** but does that mean we have to suffer for their ordeal? It's not only the veggies but other stuff also. At the Deli you'd buy beef stew but they weigh the meat and the sauce separately, why?<br> <br> If it's because the store doesn't have competition, then I suppose our consumer rights are been violated.<br> <br>