Did you know tomato is the new petrol? No, you cannot use tomatoes as fuel but the prices of both are touching the sky (ok, petrol has been hovering near the stratosphere for a while now). Due to the rain in many parts of the country, tomato prices have reached Rs 80 per kg, and even Rs 120 per kg in a few southern states.
In Kottayam, Kerala, retail prices of tomatoes are at Rs 120 per kg. Tomato prices began to rise in the month of October, but has now hit an all-time high (so far, that is).
Unlike petrol and diesel, tomato is a common kitchen ingredient. This high-priced affair is going to empty many pockets.
Tomato has been trending on Twitter, and memers are making the most of the situation. If you are worried about the price hike, here are some hilarious memes that you could relate to, and laugh at, at the same time.
TOMATO SOUP, ANYONE? CAREFUL! INDIAN MOMS WILL BECOME KABIR SINGH
#Tomato Rs 120/kg ....Me going to make Tomato soup ...Meanwhile ..mom: pic.twitter.com/0qGHSnf2s2
— Varsha saandilyae (@saandilyae) November 23, 2021
WHO'S THE WINNER? TOMATOES, PETROL OR DIESEL?
Petrol & Diesel after seeing #Tomato at the 100/- rs club : pic.twitter.com/2HbSN9Jb9y
— Saifur Rahman (Blue Tick) (@pricelesslazy) November 24, 2021
#Tomato around Rs120 per kg today ? pic.twitter.com/CEpa4BZyZa
— Anchal Writer (@VashishtAanchal) November 23, 2021
#Tomato ? crosses…#Petrol price ⛽️ Petrol be like:- pic.twitter.com/oQVQxLD7j5
— Dilip Rangwani (@ItsRDil) November 24, 2021
"Modi Hai To Mumkin Hai" pic.twitter.com/lGsuCkXn6b
— Narundar (@NarundarM) November 23, 2021
By the way it's raining I hope the batton will be passed on to Onion very soon...#Tomato pic.twitter.com/Hs95KHq5rS
— Some One (@58Believer) November 23, 2021
MEANWHILE, TOMATOES BE LIKE
#Tomato to other veggies pic.twitter.com/x9vWNY65wT
— JIGGY (@iam_Jidnyesh03) November 23, 2021
#Tomato in Green Salad ? pic.twitter.com/lMs37J5QQa
— thuukk (@pankaj70490142) November 23, 2021
New boss of vegetables.. ?#Tomato pic.twitter.com/unmuMkGcvr
— Vanita Vivek Narayane (@VanitaNarayane) November 23, 2021
TOMATO SELLER: A POTENTIAL MILLIONAIRE
#Tomato @_ambedkariteTomato seller to public. pic.twitter.com/4GClB71rXP
— Syed Zuber (@SyedZub58605455) November 23, 2021
#Tomato sellers right now : pic.twitter.com/kW20vw3Wp0
— Tweetera? (@DoctorrSayss) November 23, 2021
Richest Man In India.#Tomato #TomatoPrice #FlyingHigh pic.twitter.com/0Hni5LS3Oy
— Shaikfaizaan (@Shaikfaizaan5) November 24, 2021
BOUGHT TOMATOES RECENTY? YOU ARE ALREADY A MILLIONAIRE
When you see someone buying 5 kg tomatoYou be like :-#Tomato pic.twitter.com/8SEeHc1yaU
— Innocent Child (@bholaladkaa) November 24, 2021
People who bought two kgs of #Tomato pic.twitter.com/jujmKQD3Ai
— Abhishek Mitlakod (@Abhishek5888) November 23, 2021
WEDDING SEASON IS HERE AND THE PERFECT WEDDING GIFT OF THE YEAR GOES TO...
Perfect gift #tomato this month marriage functions #kanyakumari #TomatoPrice #IthuNammaKumari ? pic.twitter.com/KsQ4veIYCc
— Ithu Namma Kumari (@ithunammakumari) November 23, 2021