The Delhi-NCR region is experiencing a sharp increase in the prices of essential vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes. Tomato prices have surged dramatically, with high-quality tomatoes now selling for around ₹55-60 per kilogram in retail markets. This is a significant increase from the previous rates of ₹40-50 per kilogram
Source:- BBC news
Onions, too, have seen a notable rise. Retail prices in Delhi have soared to between ₹65 and ₹80 per kilogram, with fluctuations due to supply shortages exacerbated by recent weather conditions and reduced sowing
Source:- BBC news
Potatoes have also been affected, albeit to a lesser extent, with current prices hovering around ₹35-40 per kilogram in various parts of Delhi (Business Today). The price hikes are largely attributed to heavy rains affecting crops in key producing states, coupled with rising fuel costs that have increased transportation Expenses
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