After potato, onion price brings tears to consumers’ eyes in Odisha

At a time when consumers in Odisha are grappling with the skyrocketing price of potato, the soaring price of onion has now come as a double whammy for them

As per reports, onion is currently sold at Rs 50 at several markets in the State. The price of the essential commodity has surged by Rs 10 in the retail market in the last couple of days.

As per the traders, the price of onion has increased due to the short supply from Nasik. According to them, price of the essential kitchen item may witness a further increase in the upcoming days.

“The price of opinion has increased due to short supply from Nasik. Supply has been affected due to the ongoing rainy season. We have a stock of onions only for three days in Odisha. If the amount of supply doesn’t increase, the price of onion will rise further in coming days,” said a trader in Bhubaneswar.

The price rise of essential kitchen items has severely affected the budget of the common man.

“After an increase in the price of potato, the price of onion has surged to Rs 50. The price rise of essential kitchen items has pinched our pockets. Our budget has been destabilized. We are now helpless on how to deal with the highly inflationary market,” said a consumer in Bhubaneswar.

Meanwhile, the potato is available at Rs 40 at several markets in Odisha.

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