Persistent rain and a low local supply have caused a significant increase in vegetable prices across Goa. Vendors, who rely on produce from Maharashtra and Karnataka, report tomatoes priced at Rs 80/kg and onions at Rs 50/kg. Prices vary by area, with ridge gourds costing Rs 2,500 for 100 pieces. The fishing ban has worsened the situation, and government benefits rarely reach local cultivators. The price surge is especially notable in Mapusa, Porvorim, and Panaji.