date:May 25, 2016
In Vellore, Tamil Nadu, the price of tomatoes has almost tripled over the past week. Tomatoes in Vellore come from Andhra Pradesh, where the supply has been limited by the harsh summer heat.
According to A. Balu, president of Vellore Town Nethaji Market, a kilo of tomatoes was priced at Rs. 20 to Rs. 25 last week.
This week, a box of tomatoes consisting of 25 kilos cost Rs. 1,250. In the wholesale market, the price is Rs. 50 per kilo. Retailers sell a kilo at Rs. 60, he said.
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