The price of garlic at Navi Mumbai has tripled in the past month due to a supply shortage. Traders at the APMC predict that the situation will not improve in the near future. Currently, the wholesale market is receiving approximately 17 to 18 trucks and tempos carrying garlic, which is lower than the usual arrival of 24 to 30 vehicles, according to the APMC administration. An administrative official stated that the decrease in garlic arrivals by around 30 percent is the reason behind the price increase.
In early May, garlic prices ranged from ₹30 to ₹60 per kg. However, due to a decrease in supply, both wholesale and retail prices have been increasing. Currently, the wholesale price of garlic is between ₹60 and ₹120 per kg, while the retail price ranges from ₹110 to ₹220 per kg.
[ ₹100 = €1.10 ]
Source: freepressjournal.in