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Retail prices of tomatoes, onions, potatoes rise due to supply disruptions

This could be result of continued supply-side disruptions, say experts

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Though the government has swung into action on one of the commodities, onions, and banned its export, experts said it would’ve been better to have ensured adequate imports in advance

Indivjal DhasmanaSanjeeb Mukherjee New Delhi
Kolkatans had to fork out Rs 100 for a kg of tomatoes on Monday, while they paid 40 per cent less at Rs 60 just a month ago. 

Similarly, consumers in Delhi had to shell out Rs 41 to buy a kg of onions on Monday against just Rs 20 on August 14. Moreover, wholesale prices were just Rs 19 a kg in the national capital on Monday. 

Wholesale prices of potatoes, too, were Rs 25 per kg in Mumbai on Monday but end consumers bought it at Rs 43 a kg. They paid a bit less at Rs 40