Retailers Use Truck Strike Excuse To Charge More

Wholesalers say there is no shortage, direct supplies will continue

The foodgrains, fruits and vegetable market revealed a mixed response to the truckers strike. While the prices of fruits and vegetables have risen on fears of a prolonged strike, several retailers and wholesalers continued to enjoy uninterrupted supply.

Speaking to Business Standard, Rajinder Sharma, president of the Agricultural Produce Marketing Committee (APMC), said,