As Vegetable Prices Soar In Delhi, Tomatoes Available At Rs 100 Per Kg

The average citizen continues to experience no relief from inflation. With rising food prices, it has become increasingly challenging for those with limited means to afford basic meals. The soaring costs of vegetables have exacerbated the situation. In Delhi, the price of tomatoes has surpassed Rs 100 per kilogram. Onions and potatoes are also causing distress among people due to their high prices. Additionally, the cost of green vegetables has surged in recent days.

Market analysts attribute this to reduced vegetable production, including tomatoes, due to excessive heat nationwide. Furthermore, disruptions in vegetable supply caused by rain have further compounded the price hikes, leading to daily increases in prices.

According to a Moneycontrol report citing data from the Central Department of Consumer Affairs, tomatoes are priced at Rs 100 per kilogram at Mother Dairy’s retail outlet ‘Safal’ in New Delhi. In other markets, tomatoes are being sold at Rs 93 per kg. The Department of Consumer Affairs reported that on July 20, the average price of tomatoes across the country was Rs 73.76 per kg.

The prices of tomatoes, potatoes and onions have increased in Delhi and some other cities. The supply has been disrupted due to extreme heat and subsequent heavy rains. On July 20, the retail price of onion at Safal stores in West Delhi was Rs 46.90 per kg whereas its average price across the country was Rs 44.16 per kg. The price of potatoes on Saturday was Rs 41.90 per kg at Mother Dairy store in Delhi. According to the data of the Department of Consumer Affairs, the price of potatoes in the local market is Rs 40 per kg. The average price of potatoes across the country is Rs 37.22 per kg.

On Saturday, Mother Dairy priced various vegetables as follows: bottle gourd at Rs 59 per kg, bitter gourd at Rs 49 per kg, beans at Rs 89 per kg, ladyfinger at Rs 49 per kg, tinda at Rs 119 per kg, green capsicum at Rs 119 per kg, small brinjal at Rs 49 per kg (and Rs 59 per kg for another variety), pointed gourd at Rs 49 per kg, and arbi at Rs 69 per kg.