After increased fuel prices, vegetable prices are also skyrocketing, giving worry to the Indian middle class society.
In major cities, tomato, potato and regular green vegetables prices crossed Rs. 100, disturbing the budgets of the people. Daily labourers and middle class people are highly affected from the extreme surge in vegetable prices. The major reason behind the hike in prices is continuous rainfall, which resulted in crop damage. To cover the loss, the available vegetables are being sold at a skyrocketing price.
Another major reason behind expensive vegetables is the rise in fuel prices. Vegetables which are exported to different states are being given at a higher rate than usual due to the additional expense of fuel. It is to be noted, in India fuel prices (diesel and petrol) surged above the Rs. 100 mark, which affects the transportation of vegetables, causing the rise in price for wholesalers. With wholesalers to retailers, prices increased adding to their costs and from retailers to customers, the price is beyond imagination. Tomato and potato which were below Rs. 20 kg are now available at Rs. 100 and Rs. 45 per kg, respectively. Onions which were Rs. 25 per kg are now being sold at Rs. 50 per kg.
There would be a reduction in prices when winters come, but considering the constant rise in fuel prices, the vegetables are expected to be expensive until fuel prices are reduced. Generally, after rain prices of vegetables and fruits increase by 10-15 %, but this time the prices increased by 25 %.
As post COVID-19, the majority of people are suffering losses, due to which the demand has reduced. A person who used to buy 1 kg of tomatoes, is now purchasing 250 gms due to a surge in prices. Many sellers are having losses due to low demand and less sales.
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