Hyderabad, Sept. 28 (Maxim News) : Rising prices of essential commodities are putting increasing pressure on household budgets as vegetables, pulses and cooking oils become more expensive.
Higher fuel and cooking gas expenses are adding to the burden, leaving poor and middle-class families worried ahead of the festive season.
Among vegetables, onion prices have emerged as a major concern.
According to the government figures cited in the source, the average retail price of onions rose from ₹29.50 per kg on June 1 to ₹53.78 on September 17.
That represents an increase of about 82 per cent.
Market sources have attributed the rise to crop damage in Maharashtra, lower supplies from Karnataka and delays in the arrival of the kharif crop.
Hyderabad Markets Feel the Onion Price Heat
The increase has also affected retail markets across Hyderabad.
Recent reports showed onions selling at around ₹45–50 per kg at several Rythu Bazars, while street vendors were charging around ₹60 per kg. Quick-commerce platforms were quoting around ₹60–70 per kg.
Malakpet remains one of Hyderabad’s major wholesale onion markets.
Traders have linked the sharp rise to inadequate arrivals and supply disruptions. A September 7 report said retail onion prices had reached ₹65–70 per kg, compared with around ₹25–30 a month earlier.
Consumers in areas including Champapet, Saidabad, Santosh Nagar and Malakpet have also reported higher vegetable bills.
Retail prices vary depending on quality, variety, supply source and transportation costs.
Pulses and cooking oils are adding to the pressure. According to the figures provided in the source, tur dal rose from ₹100 to ₹130 per kg, while chana dal increased from ₹70 to ₹100. Urad dal rose from ₹120 to ₹140 per kg.
Cooking oil prices have also increased. Mustard oil reportedly rose from ₹190 to ₹210, while Saffola oil increased from ₹240 to ₹280. Higher prices of several spices have added further pressure on kitchen expenses.
Small retailers and vegetable vendors are also feeling the impact. Traders say higher wholesale costs are forcing them to raise retail prices. However, they also face weaker demand when prices rise sharply.
Fuel expenses are adding another layer of pressure. Consumers say petrol prices above ₹100 a litre and higher cooking-gas expenses have increased transportation and household costs.
The possibility of further price increases remains a concern if adverse weather affects agricultural production and supply. Lower acreage or yields could put additional pressure on prices of onions, tomatoes, green chillies, okra, pulses and other food items.
For many families, the problem is not limited to food prices. Rent, education, healthcare and transportation costs are also competing for the same monthly income.
Consumers are therefore seeking stronger supply management and closer monitoring of prices from wholesale markets to retail outlets. (Maxim News)
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