Vegetables are disappearing from kitchens; food items have increased by 65% ​​in one year

Inflation has once again started troubling the common people amidst the scorching heat. In the last one year, the prices of essential commodities have increased by 65 percent. The prices of vegetables have increased so much that they have started disappearing from most kitchens. According to the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the prices of onion, potato and tomato have increased the most. Apart from these, rice, pulses and other food items have also become expensive.

According to the data available on the website of the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the price of rice was Rs 40 per kg on June 21 last year, which has now increased to Rs 45 per kg. The price of moong dal has increased by 10 percent from Rs 109 to Rs 119 per kg. Masoor dal has increased from Rs 92 to Rs 94 and the price of sugar has increased from Rs 43 to Rs 45 per kg. Milk has also increased from Rs 58 to Rs 59 per liter. However, the prices of edible oils have come down during this period. The price of groundnut oil is almost stable. The price of mustard oil has come down from Rs. 142 to Rs. 139 per liter, soya oil from Rs. 132 to Rs. 124 per liter. The price of palm oil has come down from Rs. 106 to Rs. 100. The price of tea has also increased marginally from Rs. 274 to Rs. 280.

Vegetable prices skyrocketed

Retail market data shows that vegetable prices have also skyrocketed. Cauliflower is being sold at Rs. 80 per kilogram. Parwal is also being sold at Rs. 60 per kilogram in retail markets. Bottle gourd is also being sold at Rs. 60 per kilogram at this time.

Retail inflation slows down due to food prices

The overall retail inflation is slowing down due to the increase in food prices. According to the MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) minutes released on Friday, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das had said in the MPC meeting earlier this month, “The core retail inflation is declining, but its pace is slow and the last phase of the decline in inflation is gradually getting longer. However, only a normal monsoon can reduce the price pressure.

Prices may come down from August

If the monsoon remains as expected, vegetables may become cheaper from August. However, prices of milk, cereals and pulses are expected to remain high due to low supply. Sugar prices may also remain high due to reduced production in the next season.

The price of these commodities increased a lot