The prices of tomatoes have soared from Rs 40 per kg in June to an average of Rs 100 per kg in the first week of July.
The prices of tomatoes in India have skyrocketed by more than 300 per cent due to extreme weather conditions. The country is witnessing rainfall in several parts, leading the kitchen staple to get damaged or washed away, or lack of adequate showers in others hits production and transportation. The cost is likely to rise even more and may reach up to Rs 300 per kg in the coming weeks, according to agriculture experts.
As per Money Control, National Commodities Management Services Limited (NCML) Chief Executive Officer, Sanjay Gupta said that the problem of price rise will go on for some time. He even mentioned that amid rains, no new plantation can be done. “Prices will continue to rise in weeks to come. It will be a minimum of 2 months before we see prices stabilise,” he added.
The prices have soared from Rs 40 per kg in June to an average of Rs 100 per kg in the first week of July. Amid the heavy rainfall, which impacted the supply from different regions of the country, the prices increased on average to Rs 200 kg
