Dynamite News Onion prices touching sky across the country; Consumers in agony
The price of onions in Delhi is around Rs 80 per kilogram as of now. Read further on Dynamite News:
New Delhi: Onions have got citizens teary-eyed as the prices have surged across the markets in several cities, leaving customers in distress.
The price of onions has risen from Rs 40-60 kg to Rs 70-80 per kg at the wholesale markets.
Prices affected
A seller at a market in Delhi said, "The price of onions has risen from Rs 60 to Rs 70 per kilo. We source it from the mandi so the prices we receive from there affect the prices on which we sell it.
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There has been a reduction in sales because of the price hike but people are still purchasing it since it is an important part of food eating habits here."
Onions at 70 Rs per kilo
A buyer shared her distress over the price hike of onions and said, "The price of onions has shot up even though it should have come down according to the season. I purchased onions at 70 Rs per kilo.
It has affected food-eating habits in the household. I appeal the government to atleast reduce the prices of vegetables that are eaten every day."
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The price of onions in Delhi is around Rs 80 per kilogram as of now.
Rise in many states
The price of onions has been on the rise in many states of the country including across the markets in Mumbai. (with Agency inputs)