India: Tomato prices shoot up to rs. 60 per kg, parwal, and cluster beans above Rs. 120

Unseasonal rainfall leading to crop failure and skyrocketing prices of fuel have led to the overpricing of vegetables in Mumbai and other metro cities. People are very upset with the price hike as it has disrupted their budgets. The hike in food prices is creating a rift between the market and people. The increasing cost of oil and gas has only added distress to Indian farmers’ and consumers’ life. As per media reports, vegetables costing Rs. 70-80 per kg have gone up to Rs. 120-140 per kg and have become the new retail average price for maximum garden vegetables. Matunga is reported to be one of the costliest retail markets in Mumbai. On Tuesday, tomatoes were marketed at the price between Rs. 60 to Rs. 80 per kg in Ghatkopar, Andheri, Khar, Matunga and Borivli which were earlier sold for Rs. 40-50 per kg. The same is the issue with other vegetables. Parwal (pointed gourd) now costs Rs 120 per kg, spinach which was previously sold for Rs 10-15 is now priced at Rs 50–60 per bunch. ...