Disrupted Supply Raises Potato Costs in Jamshedpur to ₹35-40/kg
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Supply of potatoes from Bengal to Jharkhand halts due to transport disruption.
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Potato prices in Jamshedpur rise sharply from ₹20 to ₹35-40 per kg.
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Traders urge Jharkhand government to resolve the crisis promptly.
JAMSHEDPUR – Potato prices in Jharkhand have soared following the disruption of supplies from West Bengal, with alleged restrictions severely impacting trade. Traders report that potatoes, a staple commodity, are now selling for ₹35-40 per kilogram in Jamshedpur, a steep rise from ₹20 earlier this week.
As per media reports,, wholesale traders from Jharkhand are confirming that since Wednesday night, no potato consignments have entered Jharkhand from Bengal. Media reports say that there are problems in inward transport of trucks to load potatoes. Stocks in Jharkhand have depleted, further fueling price hikes.
Anil Modi, Vice President (Trade and Commerce) of Singhbhum Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has reportedly written to Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan. In his letter, he highlighted that Jamshedpur relies on approximately 150 tons of potatoes daily from Bengal. He urged the state government to engage with West Bengal authorities for a resolution of the issue, calling the current disruptions “impractical and insensitive.”
According to media reports, the traders say that the price of round potatoes in Bengal’s cold storage was ₹2300-2400 per quintal two days ago, while long potatoes sold for ₹2750 per quintal. Additional transportation costs, including border-related fees, contribute to the inflated prices. The disruptions in Transport has now halted all supply chains.
The crisis has left traders and consumers in Jharkhand struggling. If the situation persists, prices could rise further, adding to the burden on households already grappling with high food inflation.
