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The price of tomatoes has gone up by Rs 5 a kg, while that of peas has shot up by Rs 8 - 10 a kg. While tomatoes were available for Rs 20 - 25 a kg in the last week, their prices have gone up to Rs 25 - 30 a kg now. Peas, which were earlier available at Rs 35 - 40 a kg, are now available at a price of Rs 45 - 50 a kg. Similarly, the price of cauliflower has also gone up from Rs 25 a kg to Rs 40 now.
While the season of mangoes is now coming to an end, it is available at a price of Rs 50 a kg. Pears, on the other hand, are selling at Rs 50 - 60 per kg. “The price of tomatoes will rise further in the coming days if the rains continue. Many a times, the trucks have difficulty in reaching the city and the delay further leads to an increase in prices,” said Ram Singh, a vegetable vendor in Sector 26.
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