Onion, Potato getting out of reach for poor, potato witnesses record hike of 92% in a year

While onion prices have hit the roof once again bringing tears to the poor and middle class families, the potato prices have also became expensive. The pandemic situation led to a misapprehension of the supply and demand of potatoes due to which the prices hiked by 92 percent, ranging between Rs 35 to Rs 45 per kg in different parts of the country, a report said. Reportedly, it was the steepest rise of potato prices in a year. Also Read | As onion prices rise, Govt. bans export of onions Meanwhile, the onion prices continue to surge and witnessed a 44 percent hike, ranging between Rs 80 and Rs 100 per kg. The prices of other vegetables and pulses have also increased after the coronavirus-induced lockdown. Also Read | Unlock 5: All you need to know about changes taking place from today The prices of potato and onion shot up in both wholesale and retail markets of Delhi and other parts of the country. In Delhi, the retail onion prices have increased to Rs 80 per kg on October 21 from Rs 20 per kg in June. On the other hand, the prices of potato was quoted at over Rs 70 per kg from Rs 30 in the month of June, according to trade data. As per the report, the potato was being sold at Rs 58-62 per kg in the last week at Mother Dairy's Safal outlets. However, Onion was hardly available in some outlets. -PTC News