The retail price of tomatoes, like in several other metro cities, has soared in Hyderabad too during the last few days
A staple in almost all Indian dishes, the cost of a kg of tomato has touched Rs 100
Needless to say, people visiting markets and those who are accustomed to order online are surprised at the huge increase in the price
Being one of the most common vegetables that is used in almost all dishes, the soaring price of tomatoes is forcing customers to buy in reduced quantities
Vendors at the Madannapet vegetable market say the price rise is primarily due to the lack of supply in the market
At present, a box containing approximately 23 kg of tomatoes is being sold anywhere between Rs 1,600 and Rs 2,000
Similarly, a box carrying small-size tomatoes is available at Rs 1,200
Vendors at the Madannapet vegetable market, attributes the recent price hike to the delayed monsoon and prolonged heat waves