New Delhi, 14 August (NNS): The prices of dry ginger ascended by Rs 500 to Rs 23800 per quintal due to the improved offtake even after the higher prices. Recently, the prices have gone up in the same ratio. Both the arrivals and the prices held stable at the same level of the previous day in Kochi. The market sentiments may affect because of the weak prices than the normal level. The spot dry ginger prices will likely to remain high during the coming days.