Monsoon has arrived in the country and the prices of vegetables have also started increasing. Due to increase in the prices of vegetables, the kitchen budget of women has deteriorated. Due to which many vegetables including tomato, onion, cabbage and capsicum have got spoiled.
Because of this vegetables are becoming expensive
Actually, due to monsoon in the country, there is heavy rain in many states. Due to which there has been an increase in the prices of vegetables. Because due to rain, many roads connecting to other states have been broken and vegetables are not being supplied.
Most onion is imported from Maharashtra in the country. But at this time it is raining heavily there. Due to which there is delay in delivering vegetables. At the same time, due to heavy rains in Himachal, the supply has decreased.
Wholesale rates of vegetables in vegetable market in Jalandhar
Onion: Rs 30 to 40 per kg
Tomato: 40 to 50 rupees per kg
Brinjal: 30 to 40 rupees per kg
Ghee: 50 to 60 rupees per kg
Cabbage: 15 to 20 rupees per kg
Green chilli: 40 to 50 rupees per kg
Beans: 50 to 60 rupees per kg
Lady Finger: Rs 30-35 per kg
Bitter gourd: 30 to 35 rupees per kg