New Delhi: Tomato prices in the retail markets of Delhi have shot up to ₹60-80 per kg following incessant rains and flood-like situation in key supplier states across the country. In most retail stores and vegetable markets across the city, prices of tomato have gone up to ₹80 per kilo against the usual rate of around ₹20-30 per kilo. Those who used to buy 3 kg tomatoes are now buying only 1 kg. They are being sold at ₹25 per kg in the wholesale market from the usual rate of ₹10-15 per kg. The government should supply tomatoes at lower prices as it is difficult for the middle class to buy at such rates."

Source: Mint July 21, 2019 08:37 UTC