CHENNAI: After witnessing a sharp rise earlier in the week due to heavy rains, vegetable prices in the city have taken a dip during the weekend, bringing some relief to denizens.

According to SS Muthukumar, president of the Koyambedu Semi Wholesale Vegetable Traders Association, the initial price rise was due to a supply shortage caused by the rains.

“Now that the supply has stabilised, the prices have also come down slightly. The vegetable and fruit season has ended, so we expect an increase of Rs 5-10 in the coming weeks,” he said.

He added that the current rates are likely to continue until Pongal. “After January 20, prices generally drop. During Tamil month of Thai, business is brisk and the rates remain stable. Unlike other businesses, vegetables always have consistent demand,” Mut

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