Vegetable prices appear to be on the way up in Kerala markets, spelling trouble for household budgets.
The prices of a number of vegetables have shot up in the State since May, indicate retail shop rates and government statistics. Beans and better quality carrots were being sold at over ₹100 a kg in shops in the State capital on Wednesday. Ginger, drumstick prices too were on the higher side. Beans cost between ₹108 and ₹120 per kg, and carrot ₹40, ₹60 and ₹100 depending on the quality.
Drumstick prices were in the ₹100-₹ 120 range last week, but has now dipped to ₹80, according to vendors.
