{"id":5602,"date":"2023-03-20T13:36:24","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T08:36:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=5602"},"modified":"2023-03-20T13:36:24","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T08:36:24","slug":"sto-imports-2-tons-of-lemon-offers-lower-market-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mbt.mv\/?p=5602","title":{"rendered":"STO imports 2 tons of lemon; offers lower market price"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>State Trading Organization (STO) imported 2 tons of lemon from India amid demands.<\/p>\n<p>STO said it imported lemon in bulk quantities to allow affordability for consumers.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, STO adds that it received several complaints from individual consumers and businesses about the spiked prices. 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