Contrary to the Government’s claim that prices of edible oils except mustard oil, pulses and vegetables have declined, the retail prices of these items are still high in the markets during the festive season across India.
The edible oils are being sold between Rs 180 and Rs 210 a kg in the retail markets. Similarly, prices of vegetables are still high in the retail markets . Even fruits like apple, papaya, pear ( babugosha), sweet lime are cheaper than vegetables in some metros.As per the ministry of consumer affairs’ price monitoring division which collects data of retail and wholesale prices of commodities on Friday.