Fruit and vegetable prices may rise after fuel hike, warn Vashi APMC traders

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Consumers may soon have to shell out more for fruits and vegetables as traders at the APMC market in Vashi fear a rise in transportation costs following the recent fuel price hike.

Traders and market officials said the impact is expected to be visible in the coming days, especially on perishable items transported from different parts of Maharashtra and neighbouring states.

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Harishankar Chaurasia, Trader, APMC Fruit Market
‘Fruits such as grapes, watermelons, and several seasonal varieties are likely to become costlier. The impact will be seen in the coming days. Prices of fruits will increase by Rs 10-R15'

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Sanjay Pansare, Director, APMC Fruit Market
‘The overall prices of fruit are expected to rise. They could increase by as much as 10 per cent, all because the price of petrol has increased by three per cent'