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Tomato Price Hike: Tomato prices are on fire. Red-red tomatoes have now started spoiling the common man’s kitchen budget. In many cities, tomatoes have crossed Rs 70 per kg, while in some places retail prices are being seen even higher. Amid rising prices, the Central Government has taken a big decision so that people can get relief. The government is now preparing to sell subsidized tomatoes, so that common consumers will be able to get tomatoes at lower prices.
Why are tomato prices increasing?
The biggest reason for the rise in tomato prices is believed to be shortage in supply. Crops have been affected in many states due to rain and bad weather. Apart from this, adequate supply is not reaching the markets. Prices have also been affected due to increasing transport costs and reduced production in some areas. This is the reason why tomato prices have increased rapidly in the last few days.
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What is the government’s decision?
To keep prices under control, the central government has decided to sell subsidized tomatoes. Under this, the government will provide tomatoes at low prices so that common people can get relief. Tomatoes will be purchased on a large scale through government agencies and sold in different cities. This will increase supply in the market and efforts will be made to reduce pressure on prices.
In which cities will there be relief?
Initially, the government can sell cheap tomatoes in big cities including Delhi-NCR. Mobile vans and government outlets will be used for this. Last year also, the government had sold similarly subsidized tomatoes during rising prices, which provided some relief to the people.
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The condition of the common man is miserable
Sometimes in the form of vegetable and sometimes in the form of salad, but tomato is always there in the Indian plate. In such a situation, the increase in prices has a direct impact on the household budget. Many people say that the prices of vegetables were already high, now due to tomatoes becoming expensive, the kitchen expenses have increased further.
Will tomatoes become more expensive now?
Market experts believe that if the supply does not normalize soon, further fluctuations in prices may be seen in the coming days. However, some relief is expected after the government’s intervention. If the new crop reaches the market quickly, the prices may gradually come down.