Onion prices rise, but stability may return

CHANDIGARH: Vegetable prices have gone up in the aftermath of the strike in Nasik. The wholesale price of onions has gone up from Rs 30 per kg last week to Rs 40 per kg this week. Similarly wholesale price of potatoes has gone up from Rs 20 per kg to Rs 30 per kg in sector markets.
However, the strike was called off on Tuesday night and auction started on Wednesday, which could help change things for the better."Supply was cut due to the strike in Nashik. The strike was called off last evening and now, we hope there will be enough supply to meet demands." said GR Pillai, secretary, Market Committee, UT.
Other vegetable like tomatoes, lady finger, peas, lemon, cabbage and radish are available at the same prices as last week. But inflation could hit if rain is not sufficient.
"Weather conditions are responsible for shortage of onions and potatoes. The strike also affected our business", said Aman Singh, a wholesaler of onion.