The supply shortage has affected both wholesale and retail markets, with prices doubling or tripling in some areas. Retail prices in cities like Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad have risen to ₹50 per kg, compared to ₹20-25 per kg two weeks ago. Farmers have also reported reduced crop care due to earlier low prices, exacerbating the current shortage. The south-west monsoon's 13% deficiency, particularly in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, has further stressed the market. If weather conditions do not improve, prices could reach levels seen two years ago, when retail rates exceeded ₹100 per kg.