Onion prices remain high, squeezing household budgets and eateries

Onion prices in Hyderabad have remained consistently high for the past two months, with no clear signs of a decline, putting additional pressure on household budgets and forcing hotels and eateries to cut down on their usage.

The city relies mainly on supplies from Maharashtra, and fluctuations in arrivals have affected prices in the wholesale and retail markets. Despite consumers hoping for a correction, onion prices have continued to remain a concern for households and small businesses.

The impact has extended to hotels and



eateries, where operators are reducing the quantity of onion used in cooking and salads. Some establishments are also cutting down on onion in food parcels to control costs and avoid increasing menu prices.

With onions being a staple in everyday cooking, the prolonged price rise has become a burden for both consumers and food businesses. Market participants said a sustained improvement in arrivals from Maharashtra and other supplying regions would be crucial for prices to ease. Until then, consumers are likely to continue feeling the pinch.