Veggie prices, not veggies, going to the sun

Veggie prices shoot up - The Hindu: "This festive season, people are feeling the pinch of rising vegetable prices in the capital following poor arrivals at different markets, including Rythu Bazaars, due to the ongoing Samaikyandhra agitations.

Price of green chillies, onions, capsicum, carrot, brinjal have hit the roof as majority of these vegetables are transported to the capital everyday from different places in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions.

While a kg of green chillies is now costing Rs. 42, capsicum Rs. 54, carrot Rs. 42 at different Rythu Bazaars, it is higher in the retail markets and pushcart vendors offer them at much higher rates.

Depending on the quality, the price of onions is fluctuating around Rs. 45 per kg and to make it convenient for people, the government is now offering onions at Rs. 23 per kg at special counters in all the rythu bazaars in the capital."

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