Tomato prices have skyrocketed across India and in Kashmir the situation is no different.
Bearly a two days ago, tomatoes were priced at Rs 30 per kg, however, on Tuesday one kg of tomatoes is being sold for 80 rupees and as high as Rs 100 a kilogram.
In various cities of India including Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad, tomatoes are being sold at 100 rupees per kilogram.
Tomatoes coming to the markets have become very expensive, due to which wholesalers and retailers have increased the rates of tomatoes.
Due to bad weather and low sowing, these prices are expected to increase further.
Wholesale traders say that due to less supply and more spoilage, tomato prices have increased not just in Kashmir, but in several other cities.
Ali Mohammad, who lives in Srinagar, says, “Tomatoes are being sold for Rs 80. It has increased very fast in the last two-three days.”
Local people say that everyone has become upset due to the increase in the price of tomatoes in two-three days.