The prices of fruits, vegetables, meat, and other necessary commodities skyrocketed on Monday after the Coronavirus lockdown forced markets to close. Many traders alleged that even though enough stocks are being stored at godowns and warehouses, the lockdown has led to a shortage in staff and transportation, The Times of India reported

Chaos ensued at the APMC market in Vashi after the shops were closed on Monday. The closure led to a shortage in stocks as wholesalers of the market had shut their shops for an anniversary celebration after a weekly holiday. APMC market director Ashok Walunj was quoted in the report as saying, "The entire market will close from March 25 to 31. The vegetable market will function on Tuesday, though. We can’t risk our lives to coronavirus. Also mathadi workers have left for their native villages."