Jaipur : Vegetables have been spoiled due to rain. The prices of parwal, gourd, ladyfinger, bitter gourd, green chilli, cucumber, ladyfinger and spinach are skyrocketing. Farmers say that the supply of vegetables has reduced due to rain. Due to this the prices have increased. There are chances of further increase in the prices of vegetables.
Vegetables Rs per kg
Loiya 180
Cluster beans 200
Parwal 160
Gourd 80
Ladyfinger 80
Bitter gourd 80
Green chillies 80
Cucumber 80
Spinach 60
Potatoes 30
Tomatoes 60
Onion 60
Vegetable prices increased in Bharatpur
Vegetable prices have also increased in Bharatpur. A person who used to buy 1 kg of vegetables is now managing with 500 grams and 250 grams only. The shopkeeper said that vegetable prices have increased due to rain. 60 percent of the crops were damaged due to rain. To cover the loss, vegetables that cost Rs 20 per kg are being sold at Rs 40 to 50 per kg.
Vegetables got spoiled due to rain
Due to monsoon rains, the yield has decreased a lot, due to which the supply of vegetables is not being met. Due to the increase in the price of vegetables, people’s kitchen budget has been affected. Whereas, about a week ago these vegetables were being sold at half the price.
Vegetables in the market are priced per kg
Brinjal 50
Ladyfinger 50
Green chillies 60
Onion 40
Garlic 150
Tomatoes 80
Bitter gourd 70
Tinde 60
geya 60
Potatoes 40
arabic 80
Lemon 100
Coriander 200
