Monsoon has duly arrived in the state including Ahmedabad. Meanwhile
The prices of ginger, green chillies and coriander have seen a big jump in the vegetable market. The price of Bangalore ginger has reached Rs 200 to Rs 220 per kg in the wholesale market, while the price of Satara ginger is Rs 160 to Rs 170 per kg in the wholesale market. The retail price of ginger is Rs. 240 to 300 has reached.
The price of green chillies has been recorded as the highest in the wholesale market. 100 in the wholesale market and 150 in the retail market. The price of coriander has also reached Rs 80 to Rs 100 per kg. After which the housewives have become disturbed due to the increase in the prices of ginger, coriander, chili after tomato.
The effect of the weather is now being seen on the pockets of the common people as well. Tomato prices have doubled in many parts of the country during the last week. Tomato prices in the retail market increased from Rs 80 to Rs 120 per kg. On the other hand, the wholesale price of tomato has increased from Rs 30-35 per kg to Rs 65-70 per kg.