Vegetable prices soar in Delhi-NCR; lemon rates touch Rs 300-mark
India Today
The vegetable prices have been skyrocketing in Delhi and adjoining areas due to an increase in transportation costs, after the hike in fuel rates.
With the rise in transportation costs following the fuel price hike, vegetable prices have skyrocketed in Delhi.
While the sellers are struggling to gain profit due to a shortage in the supply, high rates are taking a toll on the pockets of the consumers.
The prices of vegetables such as potatoes and onions are under control, while the rates of seasonal and green vegetables have shot up.
Tomatoes are sold at the wholesale rate of Rs 30 per kg, whereas onion rates stand at Rs 20 per kg.
Vegetable traders are blaming the hike in fuel rates for the dwindling of sales and downfall in profit.
With the rise in the demand for seasonal vegetables and the shortage of supply, the vegetable vendors are forced to sell the items at a higher rate.
The price of lemon has crossed the Rs 300 mark in Delhi and other areas. While the wholesale rate of lemon falls in the range of Rs 200-250, the retail price is Rs 300 for a kg.
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