BENGALURU: The common people, who are already distressed due to the price hike of daily essential items, have been hit with another big blow. The prices of vegetables and greens are increasing day by day in Bengaluru, putting an additional burden on families’ monthly expenses.
Due to adverse weather conditions, the prices of several vegetables have reached record levels. Because of insufficient rainfall as expected, the yield of vegetables has decreased. As a result, vegetables have become unaffordable, with people saying that they can’t buy them. The impact of the state’s drought-like situation has directly hit kitchens.
Prices of vegetables at HOPCOMS (per kg)
Cluster beans Rs 110
Brinjal (white) Rs 95
Capsicum Rs 90
Bajji chilli Rs 85
Cluster beans white Rs 85
Green peas Rs 200
Ridge gourd Rs 60
Bitter gourd Rs 64
Ginger Rs 177
Garlic Rs 270
Fenugreek leaves Rs 125 (Rs 30 per bunch)
Mint Rs 95 (Rs 20 per bunch)
Ooty carrot Rs 90
Double beans Rs 160
Broad beans Rs 70
Fruit prices
Apple Washington Rs 325
Apple Gala Rs 350
Kiwi fruit Rs 800
Litchi Rs 500
Kiwi fruit Gold Rs 1,000
Sweet lime Rs 160
Mango Badami Rs 200
Mango Sakkare Gutti Rs 230
Sapota Rs 190
