As LPG crisis hits kitchens, vegetable prices crash ahead of Ugadi

Driving a surge in festive activities, owing to Ugadi, vegetable prices across Bengaluru have unexpectedly dropped, as the ongoing LPG crisis continues to disrupt demand from bulk buyers such as small eateries and roadside food outlets. 

Traders say that while supply remains high, many restaurants and street-side eateries, key consumers of vegetables like cauliflower, capsicum, potato and tomato, have either reduced purchases or temporarily shut operations due to cooking constraints. This has led to excess supply in the markets during what is typically a peak festive period. As a result, prices have fallen sharply.