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In some states including Gujarat, Delhi, the prices of vegetables are skyrocketing. Apart from this, the price of tomatoes has also increased. So a good news has come from two big states of the south. The supply of tomatoes may increase from these two states. After which the price of tomatoes may come down. Currently, the price of tomatoes is Rs 75 per kg. In which the common people are facing problems. Officials say that the prices of vegetables like tomatoes, onions grown due to supply problems will come down soon.
Because tomatoes are expensive
According to the information, the prices of tomatoes, potatoes and onions are very high in Delhi and other cities. Due to the scorching heat and subsequent heavy rains, vegetables are not being harvested in sufficient quantity. Therefore, there has been a huge jump in retail prices. The price of tomatoes in New Delhi has reached Rs 75 per kg. But if the supply chain is not disrupted by heavy rains, it can be reduced.
What do government statistics say about this?
According to the available information, the retail price of tomato in Delhi on July 13 was Rs 77 per kg, while in the same period a year ago it was Rs 150 per kg. The average retail price of tomato across the country was Rs 67.65 per kg on July 13, which was Rs 53.36 per kg last year. Currently, the price of tomato in 13 states of the country is Rs 70 per kg. Despite this, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are supplying tomatoes to Delhi.
