Potato Prices Set to Rise in Odisha as West Bengal Bans Exports

Jajpur: Potato prices in Odisha are expected to surge following the West Bengal government’s decision to ban the export of potatoes and onions, announced on Thursday. The export ban is attributed to lower production in West Bengal this year.

Odisha, which relies heavily on West Bengal for its supply of potatoes and onions, is already feeling the impact. Reports indicate that hundreds of trucks carrying potatoes are stranded near Belda in West Bengal, further delaying supplies.

With reduced availability, a significant hike in potato prices across Odisha is anticipated in the coming days.