Kolkata: The prices of lemon have more than doubled in a matter of 10 days owing to poor supply from southern states, especially Tamil Nadu, where untimely rain damaged standing crops. With the temperature rising in Bengal, the demand for lemon has spiked, leading to a bigger demand-supply gap.
Lemons, which are usually sold for Rs 1.5-Rs 2 a piece, are now going for Rs 4-Rs 5 a piece. “The smaller lemons, which I used to buy for Re 1 each, now cost Rs 4 a piece,” said Raktim Thakur, a teacher.
