Pulse Prices Have Risen Unexpectedly In The Capital

With its price soaring by over 54 per cent in the last two months, moong dal has become the costliest pulse in the Capital. The retail price of moong dal has shot up to Rs 104 per kg and that of dhuli moong to Rs 98 per kg.

As prices of other pulses have risen only marginally, retailers blamed the high price of moong dal on online trading that has no regulatory body.

Anand, 50, a grocery shopkeeper in Khari Baoli said: "The prices have risen unexpectedly from Rs 68 to Rs 105 per kg over the last two months. Subsequently, our sale of moong dal has dipped tremendously. People are buying moong in lesser quantity, only half a kg now as compared to 2 to 3 kgs earlier."

Customers are equally disturbed, as moong dal is a popular and widely consumed pulse. As it is easy to digest, moong dal is recommended for children, sick and the elderly. "I came to Khari Baoli to buy moong because my children love the pulse. But since its price has skyrocketed, I prefer buying cheaper pulses like chana or rajma," said Parvati Devi, a resident of Karol Bagh. "The government is harassing poor people. They should ban the online trading system. People who cannot afford high priced pulses will have to buy mixed dal at Rs 30 per kg. It is of inferior quality but then we have no choice," said Sanjay Kumar, a resident of Mayur Vihar. Consumers also complained of hoarding by shopkeepers, leading to the increase in prices.

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with thanks : source : Indian Express

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