While the flooded streets were stressing enough for the people in Patna, the skyrocketing prices of vegetable and fruits has further irked the residents. Vegetable prices have doubled due to a shortage in supply caused by heavy rains and floods in several districts of Bihar.
Until few days back, it was only the price of onion which seemed affordable however, at present, the price of the rest of the vegetables has also shot up across the city. The vendors and customers are suffering vehemently due to a price hike of all vegetables.
Prices of banana, tomato, garlic and green chilli have more than doubled and other fruits and vegetables have seen price rise of 35-40%.
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As reported by a news agency, Shatrughan, a vegetable vendor said: “Because of the floods, the rate of vegetables has increased. Earlier, I used to sell more but due to the price hike the sale has gone down.”
Meanwhile, a buyer said: “Earlier, we used to buy 3 kg tomatoes but now we are buying only 1 kg. They are being sold at Rs 60 per kg in the market from the usual rate of Rs 10-15 per kg.”
The excessive rainfall and flood-like situation in many parts of the country have affected vegetable prices. The consumers, on their part, have urged the government to intervene in the matter. They have also requested the state government to open ‘Annapurna Scheme’ like in Jharkhand, so that poor people can get proper food at a lesser price.
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