Bhubaneswar/Rourkela. There has been a rise in the prices of onion and garlic in the markets of Odisha. On Wednesday, onion prices touched Rs 50 per kg. After potato, now onion is also making consumers cry. The retail price of onion has touched Rs 50 per kg in the markets of Cuttack and Bhubaneswar. The vendors have expressed their displeasure over the rise in onion prices. He said that if immediate steps are not taken, onion prices will not take long to touch Rs 100. The traders said that the prices have increased due to less supply of onion from Nashik. The traders fear that if onion imports are reduced, the onion prices may go up further. Similarly, the price of garlic in the retail market has reached Rs 270-300 per kg. Local vendors and traders have expressed their concern over the rise in onion and garlic prices. He said that due to low production, there are challenges in the supply of essential vegetables.
Rourkela: Vegetables are also getting expensive, cauliflower costs Rs 120 per kg
A few days ago, the prices of potatoes and onions had increased in Rourkela city, but now they have softened. At the same time, onion prices continue to rise. Garlic prices have also increased. Among green vegetables, cauliflower is being sold at Rs 120 per kg. While onion is being sold at Rs 44 per kg in the city, the price of garlic has reached Rs 300 per kg. Moreover, prices of other vegetables are also being sold at higher prices.
The price of potatoes had increased in Sawan.
The price of potatoes had increased in the month of Sawan. However, the increase in the prices of onion and garlic did not affect a large number of customers. Because many families do not consume garlic and onion during the monsoon. But now, after the end of Sawan, the effect of the increase in prices is visible on those who do not eat vegetables and those who eat onion and garlic after Sawan.
Price of vegetables in Rourkela markets (in rupees per kg)
Onion: 44, Potato: 35, Garlic: 300, Barbatti: 60, Cucumber: 40, Brinjal: 60, Ladybug: 60, Tomato: 40, Cauliflower: 120, Kheksa: 50, Green Chilli: 120 Rs.
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