Vegetable vendors and wholesalers attribute the price rise to reduced arrivals from major tomato-growing belts as well as transportation and harvesting challenges Gurgaon: Tomato prices in Gurgaon have doubled over the past week from Rs 35-40 per kilo to Rs 80, forcing many households to cut back on the kitchen staple.Vegetable vendors and wholesalers attribute…
The vegetable market near Lok Bhavan in Ranchi Ranchi: Vegetable prices witnessed a noticeable increase across city markets over the past week, putting further strain on household budgets. Traders attributed the rise to higher transportation costs due to rise in fuel prices as most vegetables are sourced from nearby districts as well as neighbouring West…
Panchkula: Former Haryana Mahila Congress president Sudha Bhardwaj has raised concern over rising inflation, saying spiralling prices of LPG, fuel and essential goods are hitting households hard, especially women managing daily expenses.In a statement, Bhardwaj, who recently contested the mayoral poll unsuccessfully, said the latest hike in cooking gas prices has further strained family budgets….
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Congress Sunday criticised the BJP-led Centre over the recent increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices, calling it a “cruel and unbearable blow” to common households.In a statement, Chandigarh Congress president HS Lucky said the Rs 29 hike would further strain families already grappling with rising expenses. “The increase in the price of…
Jaipur: Household budgets across Rajasthan are facing a severe strain following another round of fuel price hike Saturday, which pushed retail rates in Jaipur to Rs 109.87 per litre for petrol and Rs 95.05 for diesel.Driven by global crude volatility, this relentless streak follows steep revisions on May 15 and May 19. For the average…
The latest revision adds burden on commuters, transporters and businesses already grappling with rising costs Mumbai: Mumbai motorists and bikers were once again hit by fuel price rise on Saturday, as petrol and diesel rates surged by nearly a rupee per litre, taking the cumulative hike over the past eight days to Rs 5.Petrol price…
Bella JaisinghaniMumbai: With petrol price in Mumbai Rs 107.59 per litre and diesel Rs 94.08 in the wake of the latest rate increase on Tuesday, the cumulative fuel hike over the past four days comes to Rs 4 per litre. As fuel costs feed into transportation and essential goods, the increases, it appears, have begun…
