Heavy rainfall has disrupted transportation and reduced the supply of vegetables, leading to a 20–25% increase in retail prices. The sharp rise has added to the burden on middle- and low-income families already struggling with inflation.
Prices Cross 100 Per kg
The impact of continuous rain across Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, is now being felt in household kitchens. Prices of commonly used vegetables such as kankoda, coriander, green chillies, guar, choli and parval have risen significantly due to lower arrivals in wholesale markets.
Vegetables that were earlier priced between ₹60 and ₹90 per kg are now selling for ₹100–110 per kg, making daily grocery shopping more expensive for consumers.
Transport Disruptions Reduce Supply
Traders said heavy rains have severely affected transport services, delaying trucks carrying vegetables from other cities and states. Prolonged transit has also caused part of the produce to spoil, reducing the quantity reaching markets.
With supplies falling and demand remaining steady, wholesale prices have increased, resulting in higher retail prices.
Prices May Rise Further
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast more heavy rainfall in the coming days. Traders fear that if the weather persists, vegetable supplies could remain affected, leading to further price increases and forcing households to set aside a larger share of their monthly budget for vegetables.