Vegetable prices soar in B'luru as summer temperature rises, no rain in sight

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Bengaluru is experiencing more than just discomfort from rising temperatures; the city is also grappling with surging vegetable prices.

Essential vegetables such as beans, brinjal, and chillies have doubled in price, while cucumber, carrot, and lemon—commonly used during the summer months—have also seen significant hikes.

Last week, the city witnessed a Rs 20 increase in vegetable prices. This week has seen another Rs 20 surge.

At the K.R. Market, prices have soared across various vegetables. Radish is now priced between Rs 25 to Rs 35, bitter gourd ranges from Rs 30 to Rs 40, chillies vary from Rs 45 to Rs 60, capsicum from Rs 20 to Rs 45, and nutmeg commands a price tag of Rs 60 to Rs 80.

Even staple vegetables like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes have not been spared, seeing a Rs 5 increase.