Bengal Shivers, Veggie Prices Soar: Why Winter Relief Eludes Markets
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News18•06-01-2026, 20:14
Bengal Shivers, Veggie Prices Soar: Why Winter Relief Eludes Markets
- •Despite biting cold in North Bengal, vegetable prices remain high, worrying the middle class.
- •Survey in Jalpaiguri and Dhupguri shows prices of tomatoes, cucumbers, and peas are particularly high.
- •Traders attribute high green chili prices to supply dependence on Assam.
- •Tomatoes are selling for up to 100 rupees/kg in some areas, while good quality peas cost around 100 rupees/kg.
- •Some relief noted in potato and onion prices, but overall market "warmth" (high prices) persists.
Why It Matters: Despite winter chill, Bengal's vegetable market remains hot with high prices, especially for tomatoes and peas.
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