Tomato Prices: The Real Story They Don't Want You to Know - Click Now!

Tomato prices have witnessed a sharp surge, reaching Rs 100/kg, a 400% increase from the previous week.

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Consumers in major cities like Delhi and Mumbai are paying Rs 140-Rs 150/kg for tomatoes.

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Supplies from hilly states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to ease the price hike within the next two weeks.

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Heavy rains in the hilly regions have caused transportation disruptions, leading to a temporary shortage of tomatoes.

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Prices in wholesale markets, such as Delhi's Azadpur mandi, have more than doubled, reaching Rs 1,800-2,000 per 25 kg bag.

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Maharashtra and Karnataka, contributing 17% of tomato production, will see a decline in prices once new crops arrive later this month.

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Tomato production vulnerability in any state affects the overall supply chain, leading to price fluctuations across the country.

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The recent surge in tomato prices has impacted fast-food chain McDonald's, which temporarily excluded tomatoes from its products.

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