India is experiencing a surge in the prices of not just tomatoes but other vegetables as well. Prices of tomatoes were very steep. Even the prices of other staple items like coriander, ginger, garlic, beans and chillis are soaring. In city markets, a bunch of coriander is now being sold at Rs 220 per kg. Ginger is priced at Rs 250–300 per kg, garlic at Rs 200 per kg, and beans are scarce, with online prices reaching Rs 160 per kg. Nowadays, don't even think about asking your vendor for some extra chillis, as their price has jumped almost three times from Rs 40–50 a kg to Rs 120–100 now.
The prices of tomatoes which reached a record high of Rs 250 per kg have now seen a slight decrease to Rs 150 per kg. It still remains unaffordable for many middle-class households. The steep rise in prices has prompted residents to modify their menus and reduce the consumption of tomatoes.
Vegetable prices unlikely to normalise anytime soon
Major Indian vegetable markets have been affected by a shortage in the supply of vegetables as heavy rainfall damages crops severely. Reports suggest that the situation is unlikely to normalise anytime soon.
Source: wionews.com