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It is not just tomatoes, but prices of other vegetables, including onions and of essential commodities are on the rise across the State.

Tomato prices had skyrocketed to as high as Rs 250 per kg in the retail markets across the country due to unseasonal rains.

The retail price of tomato in some parts of the country is up to Rs 200 per kilogramme amid supply disruptions caused by heavy rains. This has forced the government to import tomatoes for the first time.

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The surge in thali prices is primarily attributed to a significant 233% spike in tomato costs, reaching Rs 110 per kilogram.

Tomato supply has been affected across the country for last two months owing to weather abnormalities.

Tomato was being sold at between Rs 100 a kg and Rs 150 a kg till a few days ago, it swelled to Rs 200 on Sunday in Karimnagar

The scarcity of the product at the Koyambedu wholesale market in Chennai has triggered a significant surge in tomato prices.

The retail market in this area, including the outskirts, has experienced a surge in tomato prices, reaching Rs 170 per kilogram. The recent rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka is being cited as the cause behind this price increase.

mid the hike in prices of tomatoes in the retail market, the Minister of State of Consumer Affairs Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated that prices of tomato is expected to come down with the increase in the arrival of new crop from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh.

In an incident that took place on July 8, the miscreants by threatening a farmer ran away with the vehicle transporting 2,000 kilograms of tomatoes.

The farmer reported a loss of approximately Rs 20,000 to the police as a result of the theft. Currently, the red, juicy kitchen staple is being sold at prices ranging between Rs 100 and Rs 200 per kilo in several states.

Protesting alongside other state Congress leaders, Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress President Beena Naik highlighted the significant surge in vegetable prices and criticized the Central government for its failure to rein in the soaring costs.

The government lowers subsidized tomato prices to Rs 70 per kg, easing burden on consumers.

A second tomato grower was killed in Annamaya district of Andhra Pradesh in the last seven days, police said.

The kitchen staple will be sold at Rs 90 per kg, the consumer affairs department said.

Tomato prices are soaring day by day in Andhra Pradesh on Tuesday, it was sold at Rs 140 per kilogram in the local market.

The increase in prices of tomato is due to tight supply from the key producing centres. Because of rainfall, the supply is disrupted.

The price of tomato was between Rs 90-100 a kg in Delhi.

On the other hand, green chillies have also become costlier. Green chillies, usually available for Rs.40 to Rs.60 a kg, are now being sold at Rs.120 per kg