Tomato prices have reached record levels in Pakistan.
Due to the ongoing war between Pakistan and Afghanistan, the prices of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan have skyrocketed. Especially the prices of tomatoes have reached 600 Pakistani rupees per kilogram. The main reason for this is the stoppage of supply of tomatoes in the cities of Pakistan. On the other hand, tomato prices have increased in the Indian capital Delhi in the month of October. But it is much less in comparison to the capital of Pakistan, Islamabad. The special thing is that the prices of tomatoes in India’s capital Delhi are less than Rs 50, which is around Rs 160 in Pakistani rupees. This means that the prices of tomatoes in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad are about 4 times lower than in Delhi. Let us also tell you what are the prices of tomatoes in Delhi as per government figures.
tomato prices in delhi
If we talk about the country’s capital Delhi, then according to the website of Consumer Affairs, on October 27, the price of tomatoes was seen at Rs 47 per kg. The special thing is that on September 30, the price of tomatoes was Rs 45 per kg. This means that in the month of October, tomato prices in Delhi have increased by Rs 2 per kg. According to experts, flood situation has arisen due to heavy rains in many parts of the country. There is a problem in supply due to bad roads. Due to which there has been a slight increase in the prices of tomatoes in Delhi.
What is the average price of tomatoes in the country?
On the other hand, if we talk about the average prices of tomatoes across the country, they are seen to be less than Rs 40. According to the data, on October 27, the average price of tomato in the country was Rs 39.4 per kg. Whereas on September 30, the same price was Rs 38.9 per kg. This means that the average price of tomato has seen an increase of Rs 0.50 per kg. According to experts, a slight increase in tomato prices has been seen in many states. Due to which a slight increase in the average prices has also been seen.
Tomato is 4 times cheaper than Pakistan
At present, the price of tomato in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad is 600 Pakistani rupees. Whereas in Delhi it is Rs 47 i.e. 150.38 Pakistani rupees. This means that tomato prices in Islamabad are 4 times higher than in Delhi. There is a reason for that too. There is a war going on between Pakistan and Afghanistan. Due to which supply problem has arisen in Pakistan. Tomatoes are not reaching many big cities. Due to which the prices of tomatoes have skyrocketed.