Onion Prices Soar In Delhi: Rates Reach Rs 60 Per Kg At Govt Outlets As Supply Disruption Hits

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An India Today report by Ashutosh Mishra highlights the sharp surge in onion prices across the national capital, Delhi. Prices of good quality onions have climbed from 40 to 42 rupees per kilogram to 60 rupees per kilogram within a week, even at government-subsidised Safal outlets. Loose or lower-quality onions are being sold at 52 rupees per kilogram, while local vendors in residential areas are charging between 65 and 70 rupees per kilogram depending on quality. Shopkeepers state that disruptions in the supply line have triggered the price spike. The steep increase in the cost of this essential kitchen ingredient is pinching consumers across the city.