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In India, Tomato prices have reached unpredictable heights, imposing an economic burden on Indian citizens nationwide. In several cities, the cost of this vegetable has reached the peak of  ₹150 per kilogram, exceeding the price of one litre of petrol.

The exorbitant prices have raised concerns among The general public has raised their concerns about these prices. At the same time, the government proclaims this as a seasonal phenomenon and predicts that it will diminish in the next 15 days. Furthermore, reports tell that the prices of tomatoes have reached  ₹160 per kilogram in  Visakhapatnam, marking the record for the highest price in the nation.

In Bengal (Siliguri), the current price of tomatoes is ₹155 per kilogram. Also, in Moradabad  Uttar Pradesh, the rates are a bit lower at ₹150. Meanwhile, in Delhi and Kolkata, the prices are ₹110 and ₹148 respectively. Chennai and Mumbai seem to have an affordable price, with tomatoes available at ₹60 per kg through fair-price shops in Chennai, and ₹58 per/kg in Mumbai. Just a week ago, It was noted that tomato prices recently exceeded ₹100 in Bengaluru.

The average Indian citizen is considering the price of this vegetable nearly unaffordable, which is causing them significant strain. When a person interviewed by ANI shared their exasperation, commenting, "The cost of vegetables has surged considerably. Tomatoes are now being sold at ₹150 per kg”. Customers are facing difficulties due to high prices. He added that he earnestly appeal to the government to take a step in stabilizing these sky-touching vegetable prices.