Pune Eateries Feel the Pinch as Vada Pav Prices Surge Due to Rising Costs of Onions, Potatoes, and Grains

1. Onion prices surge, impacting small-scale vendors and increasing prices of popular snacks like vada pav and bhaji by ₹3 to ₹5 each.
2. Poha prices also on the rise, with a jump of ₹5 to ₹7 per kilogram, putting strain on household budgets.
3. Local eateries feeling the pinch as prices increase, with rice plates going from ₹70 to ₹90 and restaurant meals from ₹110 to ₹130.
4. President of Pune Restaurant and Hotel Association explains that essential ingredients like pulses, leafy vegetables, onions, and potatoes have become significantly costlier, leading to price hikes for consumers.
5. Average citizens finding it harder to afford meals outside their homes due to the rising cost of living, with no relief in sight unless there is a reduction in essential commodity prices.
6. Food establishments in Pune struggling to maintain quality while managing costs, leaving residents hoping for a break from the relentless price increases.

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