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Agriculture
Onion prices soar to Rs 70 per kg across Odisha due to supply shortage
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 12:20 AM
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Onion prices across Odisha have risen to Rs 70 per kilogram as traders report a sharp supply shortage.
Onion prices in Odisha have climbed to Rs 70 per kilogram, according to market reports compiled by local traders. The surge marks a significant increase from earlier price levels observed in the state.
Market sources attribute the rise to a pronounced shortage of onions in the supply chain. Traders say that the limited arrival of fresh produce has tightened availability, pushing prices upward.
The higher cost is expected to affect household budgets, especially in rural and urban areas where onions are a staple. State officials have been notified of the price spike and are monitoring the situation for possible intervention.
Market sources attribute the rise to a pronounced shortage of onions in the supply chain. Traders say that the limited arrival of fresh produce has tightened availability, pushing prices upward.
The higher cost is expected to affect household budgets, especially in rural and urban areas where onions are a staple. State officials have been notified of the price spike and are monitoring the situation for possible intervention.