date:May 25, 2016
the cost of a number of vegetables has skyrocketed. This was mainly due to less production in summer, he said.
Vegetables such as brinjal, beans and avarakkai cost more as the yield is low. A kilo of brinjal (thorn variety) costs Rs. 40, while a kilo of beans is priced at Rs. 80 to 100; avarakkai costs Rs. 60, he said.
Onions offer consolation for consumers as the price continues to be normal at Rs. 10 to 15. In fact, this was less when compared to last months rate, Mr. Balu noted.
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