Daijiworld Media Network – Udupi (MS)

Udupi, Jun 14: Vegetable prices have soared with the onset of the monsoon in the coastal districts. Tomatoes, which were sold at Rs 36 per kg, have shot up to Rs 60 per kg. Similarly, the price of onions has jumped from Rs 32 to Rs 40 per kg.

Sellers attribute the price hike to incessant rains in the regions where tomatoes and onions are grown, resulting in a short supply and higher prices.

The price of Mangaluru cucumbers, which was Rs 30 per kg last week, has increased to Rs 80 per kg. Carrots have risen from Rs 60 to Rs 80 per kg. However, beans, yam, and green chilies are comparatively cheaper in the market now.

Beans, which were sold at Rs 160 per kg last week, have come down to Rs 120 per kg. The price of green chilies has also decreased from Rs 160 to Rs 120 per kg. There is no change in the prices of ginger, ash gourd, okra, aubergine, and garlic.

The price of Shankerapura jasmine, which was Rs 220 per bunch on Wednesday, has gone up to Rs 300 per bunch on Thursday. However, the prices of other flowers remain stable. The prices of fruits have also remained stable compared to last week.