Onion Prices Latest News: Onion prices are making people cry once again. In many parts of the country including Delhi and Mumbai, onion prices have increased by two to three times in the last 15 days. In Maharashtra, the wholesale price has increased to Rs 1000 per quintal.
The reason for this increase in prices is said to be supply issues.
Onion prices doubled in Delhi
The retail price of onion in Delhi has reached Rs 50 to Rs 60, whereas till a few days ago, the same onion was selling for Rs 20 to Rs 30.
According to Adil Ahmad Khan, chairman of Azadpur Mandi Committee, Asia’s big fruit-vegetable market, onion prices have started to rise due to the decrease in supply. The rains in the past have also affected the onion crop, which has reduced the supply. About a week ago, the wholesale price of onion was Rs 22 per kg in the market, which has reached Rs 33 per kg at present.
Onion price doubled in Noida, Ghaziabad in a week
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