Onion Prices Soar to ₹70/kg Across Odisha Amid Supply Shortage
Odisha households are reeling under a sharp rise in onion prices, with rates touching ₹70 per kilogram in several markets.
The sudden surge is attributed to a supply crunch, as arrivals from Maharashtra, Delhi, and Andhra Pradesh have dwindled due to adverse weather conditions.
Major markets including Balasore, Berhampur, Bolangir, and Cuttack are witnessing reduced inflows.
At Cuttack’s Chhatra Bazar, daily arrivals have dropped from 5–6 trucks to just 1–2, leaving traders unable to meet demand.
With Odisha heavily dependent on onions from other states, any disruption in supply chains quickly impacts local prices.
Consumers are cutting back purchases and adjusting household budgets, while traders warn that relief may only come after mid‑September if inflows improve.
Local voices are urging government intervention to stabilise supplies and prevent further escalation.
