Potato going the onion way in Pune
(WorldNews India)

PUNE: Just when the prices of onions have stabilized to some extent in the market, the humble potato has recorded a price rise of Rs 10 per kg in the last few days. From Rs 30 per kg, the potato prices in the retail market have gone up to Rs 40 per kg. Retailers said the prices of potatoes had been stable for the last six months but recently shot up due to shortage in the wholesale market. Across the spectrum from hotels, eateries, homes and community kitchens, potatoes are the commonest vegetable, often used by...