The government’s Department of Consumer Affairs reported that retail tomato price in New Delhi reached ₹93 per kg on July 20.
According to PTI, tomato prices have soared to ₹100 per kg in retail markets in the national capital as of Saturday, July 20, due to heavy rainfall, flooding, and adverse weather conditions across India.
Tomatoes are being sold for ₹100/kg at Mother Dairy’s Safal outlets in New Delhi, while other markets are offering them at ₹93/kg, based on data from the government’s Department of Consumer Affairs.
The all-India average price of tomatoes on July 20 stands at ₹73.76/kg, according to the Consumer Affairs Department.
Onions, Potatoes, and Vegetable Prices:
Onion Prices: On July 20, onions were priced at ₹46.90/kg at Safal stores in West Delhi, according to PTI. Government data indicated that onions cost ₹50/kg in local markets, with the national average at ₹44.16/kg.
Potato Prices: Potatoes were sold for ₹41.90/kg at Mother Dairy stores on Saturday. In local markets, potatoes retailed for ₹40/kg, while the national average price was ₹37.22/kg, as per Consumer Affairs Department data.
Green Vegetable Prices: Prices for other green vegetables have also increased nationwide. At Safal stores, arvi (taro root) was priced at ₹69/kg, bitter gourd (karela) at ₹49/kg, bottle gourd (ghiya) at ₹39/kg, small brinjal at ₹49/kg, big brinjal at ₹59/kg, unseasonal cauliflower at ₹139/kg, french beans at ₹89/kg, green capsicum at ₹119/kg, lady finger (bhindi) at ₹49/kg, pointed gourd (parval) at ₹49/kg, sponge gourd (tori) at ₹59/kg, and round gourd (tinda) at ₹119/kg.
Adverse Weather Conditions to Blame
A senior department official told PTI last week that adverse weather conditions, including heatwaves followed by heavy rainfall, have led to supply disruptions and consequently soaring vegetable prices.
“Prices of tomatoes, potatoes, and onions are high in Delhi and some other cities. Extreme heat followed by excessive rainfall has disrupted supplies, causing a spike in prices in consuming areas,” the official said.
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