Retail price of the bulb across the country is in the Rs 250-350/kg range, which last year was around Rs 40/kg. Three months ago, the price was around Rs 150/kg.
The central government banned onion exports from December 8 to control the prices, which started rising after the unseasonal rainfall in the state in November. The highest prices had crossed Rs 45/kg in some markets as robust exports to Bangladesh and Nepal were supporting the domestic prices.
Tomato Prices: The price of tomatoes in Pune has increased by over 200% in the last fortnight due to a decline in supply caused by heavy rainfall. Retail prices have risen from Rs 20-30 per kg to Rs 40-60 per kg, while wholesale prices have gone up from Rs 5-8 per kg to Rs 15-20 per kg. The shortage of tomatoes has affected household budgets and led to frustration among consumers. Farmers have also been impacted, with some unable to afford the costs of planting and transportation due to the earlier price crash.
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