Average onion price now near Rs 68, says Piyush Goyal, lists govt steps to cool down rates
As onion, potatoes, dal and other essentials' prices have been rising in the recent period, Union Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the media today and revealed the steps that the central government was taking to ensure rates retreat. The minister also berated the Punjab government for leading farmers astray and hinted at other parties too lining up on the side of the dealers
Goyal also said that the average price of onions has now come near Rs 68, while that of potatoes is Rs 42 per kg. Source: PTI