Bhubaneswar, Oct. 12 -- Vegetable prices have risen sharply across Odisha, leaving consumers worried about their daily expenses. Everyday vegetables such as brinjal, okra, tomato and pointed gourd are being sold at Rs 60 to Rs 80 per kg in the markets.

The sudden price rise over the past few days has put pressure on middle-class households. With most vegetables costing Rs 50 to Rs 60 per kg or more, shopping for daily essentials has become increasingly expensive.

At Cuttack's Chhatra Bazaar, onion is priced at Rs 60 per kg, while pointed gourd costs Rs 80. Brinjal is priced at Rs 60 per kg, and tomato is available at Rs 40.

Bitter gourd, spine gourd, yardlong beans and okra are each selling at Rs 60 per kg.

At Unit-1 Haat in Bhubanesw...