Delhi, The tradition of removing the eyes from lemon and pepper in the country has been there for centuries. Often traders try to keep the ‘black eye’ away by hanging lemon-chilli in front of most of the shops. But now the bet is reversed. Inflation has prevailed over the witch lemon-chilli. The rates of lemon and chilli are not taking the name of reduction and inflation is leaving no stone unturned to squeeze the witch lemon. Hanging lemon and pepper in front of the shops has also become an expensive deal.
Earlier cooking oil, flour, rice etc. became expensive. Now the prices of lemons are touching the sky. Its price in the market has crossed Rs 500 per hundred. Not only this, seasonal vegetables like lady’s finger, tuna, capsicum, dhamas are also being celebrated. Most of the people are now working with alternatives like lentils, rajma and chickpeas instead of green vegetables. But there is not much relief as Rajma is running at all time high.
Lemon prices skyrocket
The price of lemon is increasing continuously. In the last 5 days in the local vegetable markets, an increase of Rs 100-200 per hundred is being seen. According to the lemon traders, the reason behind the increase in the price of lemon is less crop. Lemon blossoms have fallen.
Yield less this time
Wholesaler Ram Mahajan told that Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh are the largest lemon producing states. Lemons come to the market on a large scale even from the local level. But this time the crop is weak. There are no flowers in the bushes. The prices are reaching an all-time high due to the fear of production being very low and the demand increasing in the summer.
Seasonal vegetables started rolling
This time the weather crossed in March itself. In the beginning of April, there has been a heat wave like situation. Due to this, the prices of some green vegetables are also increasing. The prices of Bhindi, Pumpkin, Capsicum and Green Chillies are also around Rs.100 in Chillar Bazar. However, the prices are low and accessible in the wholesale market. At present, the best selling Parwal is also being sold for Rs 80 per kg.
Freight has increased
Vegetable sellers say that whether it is vegetables or fruits, the freight cost of everyone has increased. In the last few days, diesel has become more expensive by more than Rs 10 per liter. This had an impact on the freight of trucks and farmers are now having to spend more in the form of freight charges than before. Therefore, the price of every vegetable has increased by about Rs 10.
Price of vegetables in local mandis (in Rs per kg)
Vegetable Price (Rs. Per Kg)
chillar wholesale rate
A piece of lemon 10 rupees a piece
Green Chillies 80-90 55-60
Coriander 100 50-60
tomato 40 15
cucumber 40 20
ladyfinger 80 40
Pumpkin 90 40
Capsicum 100 50
Cauliflower 60 20
Parwal 80 50
potatoes 25 20
onion 30 25
beans 80 40
bitter gourd 80 35
Eggplant 60 15
tinda 80 40
Mango 60 35
jackfruit 80 40