Retail tomato prices surge to Rs 70-80 per kg in Delhi

New Delhi, July 5

Retail prices of tomatoes in Delhi have surged to around Rs 70-80 per kg on lower supply due to recent heatwave conditions.

Mother Dairy, a leading supplier of fruits and vegetables in Delhi-NCR, is selling tomatoes at Rs 75 per kg through its retail ‘Safal’ stores. The local vendors are selling at Rs 70-80 per kg.

“The recently occurred heatwave conditions across key tomato growing belts in the hilly regions in the north have impacted the production of the crop, resulting in constrained supply for retail markets and subsequent price volatility,” a Mother Dairy Spokesperson said.

Online marketplaces Otipy and Blinkit are selling tomatoes at Rs 80 per kg.