In case you didn’t know, the prices of tomatoes have risen significantly. Consumers across the country have been left in a state of shock as they try to come to terms with the prices of this household food item. And as you know, humour is one of the most popular coping mechanisms out there. Hence, the desi Netizens have taken the Internet by storm and have flooded social media with loads of hilarious memes.
Why Did the Hike In Price Occur?
#TomatoPrice
Tomato price soar over 100 rs per kg— Ajit Majhi (@ajit__majhi) June 27, 2023
Throughout the country, a hike in the price of tomatoes has occurred. Where this red “fruit” cost ₹20 to ₹30 per kilogramme, it now costs around ₹80 to ₹120. This means that the prices have more than doubled all of a sudden.
This sudden price hike might make you wonder why the sudden price rise. Well, a major part of the reason for this price rise is the rain. The rain has made it significantly more difficult and has affected supply. Another reason is also the shortage of farming.
According to an article recently published by NDTV, significantly fewer tomato seeds were planted this year. The heatwave also ended up affecting the yield of tomatoes this year. All these factors compounded and led to a shortage in supply, which in turn led to an increase in prices.
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Some Of The Best Memes On The Hike In Tomato Prices
Conversion between Tomato and Apple 🤣😲🤣👇#TomatoPrice #Bakrid #Encounter #PetrolDieselPrice #Fighter pic.twitter.com/Vdeg9OxN7B
— Ayesha (@Ayesha86627087) June 27, 2023
The situation is quite tragic as many will struggle to acquire this particular essential. However, if there’s one thing that the internet can be trusted to do, is to convert tragedy into comedy. Here are some of our favourite memes that we saw regarding the tomato price hike.
Of course, Akshay Kumar’s Phir Hera Pheri memes had to be featured, given how iconic they are!
Tomato to other vegetables these days#TomatoPrice pic.twitter.com/c6zqetSfRx
— Bhavesh Joshi Superhero 🇮🇳 (@_BhaveshJoshi) June 27, 2023
This iconic character has left us seething, but it might be the first time we’re laughing at him!
Tomato right now : pic.twitter.com/1gROkN0hb7
— g0v!ñD $#@®mA (@rishu_1809) June 27, 2023
You could say that the price hike was not very “Welcome!”
Price of Tomato crosses Rs 100 per kg
Comment the Reason??#TomatoPrice pic.twitter.com/AD7plNFlgM
— Taxation ₹aja (@TaxationRaja) June 27, 2023
Even Chhota Don knows enough to stock up on this precious commodity!
Returning home with 2kg tomato#TomatoPrice pic.twitter.com/TH1oSEaELl
— Thanos Pandit™ (@Thanos_pandith) June 27, 2023
This meme is much too relatable!
Consumer after buying tomatoes 🍅#tomatopricehike #TomatoPrice #Tomato pic.twitter.com/u7AIQiFU1j
— Vinay Lamba (18.5) (@VinayLamba_) June 27, 2023
Our salary remains the same but the prices of tomatoes keep growing!
Nobody:#TomatoPrice : pic.twitter.com/B1hF7jhf9a
— Parvez Choudhari🇮🇳 (@parvezcivil) June 27, 2023
The bougie feels you get when you buy tomatoes!
i bought 60 rs per kg just today #TomatoPrice pic.twitter.com/28L38mIzcE
— d🌙 (@desinllhz) June 27, 2023
Is that a bird? Is that a plane? Is that Usain Bolt? No, it’s the price of tomatoes!
#TomatoPrice keep running pic.twitter.com/Q2WmxttRkZ
— varsha roshan (@RoshanVars79963) June 27, 2023
Deepika slaying in memes as well!
Ek tamatar ki keemat tum kya jano, Ramesh Babu!!#TomatoPrice pic.twitter.com/ViZMVtaF7W
— Sandhya Bhadauria (@Okk_Sandhya) June 27, 2023
And of course, this iconic scene!
#TomatoPrice pic.twitter.com/pNsfPMVydk
— Amrit Dadial (@amritpal_02) June 27, 2023
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Which of these hilariously funny memes is your favourite? Let us know in the comments below!
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