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Summer heat pushes Bengaluru vegetable prices up by over 40%
The unusually harsh summer in Bengaluru has pushed up prices of vegetables in city markets by nearly 40%. Beans have surged the most, with prices crossing ₹200 per kg in some markets, more than doubling their usual rate.
Why It Matters
Rising prices for staple vegetables can affect household budgets and reflect seasonal pressure on food supplies in Bengaluru.
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May 4, 2026: Report on rise in Bengaluru vegetable prices due to summer heat
May 04, 2026
The article reports that an unusually harsh summer has pushed up prices of vegetables in Bengaluru city markets by nearly 40%, with beans among the sharpest gains; prices for beans crossed ₹200 per kg in some markets, more than doubling their usual rate.