Price Hike In Essential Commodities Spiraling Out of Control

GUWAHATI: With the onset of the rainy season and the Id fervor upon us, prices of essential commodities in Guwahati are on an increasing trend. Making note of the festivities, sellers have increased prices of primarily lentils, fruits and vegetables.

As per data, the wholesale price of mogu dal (moong) was Rs 6900 to 7800 per quintal on March 8, which increased to Rs 7200 to 8800 per quintal by May 31, and the retail price of Rs 74 to 83 per kg was increased to Rs 77 to 93 per kg. The wholesale price of hour mosur dal (small red dal) was Rs 6200 to 7600 per quintal on March 8, which increased to Rs 6400 to 8000 per quintal by May 31, and the retail price of Rs 67 to 80 per kg was increased to Rs 70 to 85 per kg. The wholesale price of rahar dal (arahar dal) was Rs 6000 to 7800 per quintal on March 8, which increased to Rs 7000 to 8600 per quintal by May 31, and the retail price of Rs 65 to 83 per kg was increased to Rs 70 to 86 per kg. The wholesale price of boot dal (gram dal) was Rs 5600 to 6200 per quintal on March 8, which increased to Rs 6400 per quintal by May 31. The wholesale price of boot (gram) was Rs 5600 per quintal on March 8, which increased to Rs 7000 per quintal by May 31.

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