Mumbai News: Vegetables now costlier than petrol - here's why

Mumbai News:  This year, the prices of vegetables have increased due to lower rainfall. In Mumbai, vegetables are sourced from the districts of Nashik and Pune. Both districts have experienced reduced summer vegetable cultivation due to water shortages, and now heavy rains have further impacted vegetable prices. Some vegetables that were priced between ₹50 to ₹60 per kilogram a month ago are now selling at double the price.

Price Comparison

• Last month, onions were ₹30 to ₹35 per kilogram but are now ₹50 to ₹60 per kilogram.
• Potatoes have increased from ₹35 to ₹50-₹55 per kilogram.
• Cabbage is now ₹100 to ₹120 per kilogram.
• Whole cabbages are also priced at ₹100 to ₹120 per kilogram.
• Bell peppers are selling for ₹80 to ₹100 per kilogram.
• Cluster beans (gwar) are priced at ₹120 per kilogram.
• Tomatoes have risen to ₹80 to ₹100 per kilogram.
• One large lemon costs ₹10.
• Musk melons (kantola) are priced at ₹220 per kilogram.
• Bottle gourds are selling for ₹80 to ₹100 per kilogram.