Veggie prices to soar, but farmers won't gain
Veggie prices to soar, but farmers won't gain
The rise in fuel prices will mean costlier vegetables and fruits. The disparity in wholesale and retail prices will see a big jump in the coming days, say industry experts. The hike in diesel prices may make vegetables costlier by just 10-50 paise a kg, but in reality, the consumer would end up paying as much as Rs 10 extra, says S P Singh of Indian Federation of Transportation Research and Training. Some farmers, like those growing tomatoes around Delhi, are likely to be hit.
Publication Date:
05/06/2008