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After Tomato, Now Onion prices Will Also Make You Cry? Know What is The Rate in Different Cities

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Preeti Soni
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Onion prices are continuously increasing. At present, onion is available at Rs 35 to 40 per kg. According to the Crisil report, onion prices may reach Rs 60-70 per kg by early September. Onion prices have started increasing in the domestic market. In the capital Delhi, onion reached the price of Rs 37 per kg on Saturday.

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Onion prices may increase in September

According to the Consumer Ministry data, onion prices have increased sharply in the first three weeks of August itself. Meanwhile, onion prices have become costlier in 275 cities, while in 175 cities, onion is still being sold in the market at the same price as on August 1.

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onion crop arrives by October. Last week, buffer stocks of onions in certain areas were released in the market. Also, efforts are being made to sell onion at a discount through e-auction, e-commerce platforms, partnerships with state authorities.

3 Lakh Tonnes of Onion are available with the Government

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onions in the market.

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