Garlic Price Hikes: Inflation is such a thing that if it decreases, it decreases very marginally. But when it grows, it grows a lot. The common people have to bear the brunt of inflation. In the film 3 Idiots, the mother of Sharman Joshi’s character Raju is seen saying in a scene. Paneer will soon be available in small bags at goldsmith shops. That scene clearly shows how much a middle class person is struggling with inflation. Food items have also become very expensive. If we talk about vegetables among these. Garlic used in every vegetable is at heights. Garlic prices are about to cross Rs 300. What is the reason behind this? Let us know.
Why are the prices of garlic increasing?
If we talk about the price of garlic, it is going to increase from Rs 100 to Rs 300 per kg in a few weeks. Many reasons are being given for the increase in the price of garlic. But if we talk about the main reason, it is low production of garlic. Garlic is cultivated the most in Madhya Pradesh. But last year the production of garlic has decreased by about 8%. Farmers were facing losses in garlic crop for years. Due to which he reduced the cultivation of garlic. And because of this the prices of garlic are skyrocketing.
When will the prices come down?
Garlic traders say. The price of garlic is likely to reduce only after the new crop of garlic arrives in the market. Due to rain, planting of crops has also taken time. Therefore, there is a delay in the arrival of the new crop. The prices of garlic will come down only after the arrival of Kharif crop. This means that by the end of February, there may be some reduction in the prices of garlic.
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