Reasons behind the rising prices of lemon, chilli, and other vegetables in India

Published 2022년 4월 11일

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Recent fluctuations in fuel prices over the past 12 days have sparked concerns over the rising costs of vegetables and other food items across various regions in India. The increase in transportation expenses has led to significant price hikes in vegetables such as lemon and chilli, making them inaccessible for many. Additionally, staples like tomatoes, bottle gourd, potatoes, and watermelons have seen their prices soar. The escalating costs have put vendors in a tight spot, facing shrinking profits and reduced sales. The situation is further aggravated by adverse weather conditions damaging lemon plants and a shortage of green chillies, which has discouraged farmers from cultivating these crops. Globally, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization has reported a 12.6% increase in the Food Price Index in March, attributed to the ongoing conflict, causing a widespread supply disruption of food commodities.

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Repeated increases in fuel prices in the last 12 days have had a wide-ranging impact on the average person. It has not only increased the cost of their daily commute, but it has also increased the cost of their food. Vegetable prices have risen in many parts of the country as a result of an increase in transportation costs caused by a rise in fuel prices, putting both customers and sellers in a bind. Lemon and chilli prices have seen one of the steepest increases among vegetables. In Gujarat, a single lemon costs between Rs 18 and Rs 25. In the wholesale market, it sells for around Rs 300 per kg. Retail prices in Jodhpur and Vastrapur have risen to Rs 400 per kg. Lemon prices in Delhi range between Rs 300 and Rs 350 per kg, which means that even one-piece costs more than Rs 10. In the sweltering heat, the staple 'nimbu-pani' has become a luxury drink for the common people. A vegetable seller in Hyderabad informed that he used to buy a whole stake of lemon for Rs 700, but now it ...

Source: Krishi Jagran