Tomato Price Hike Sparks Hilarious Memes On Twitter - Here Are Some Of The Best

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The prices of tomatoes are currently soaring in many parts of the country. Consumers are shocked to see only 1 kilo of this common ingredient costing as much as Rs 80-100. In some regions, it has gone even beyond Rs. 100 per kilo. This is three to four times the regular price. Reports suggest that a number of factors, including heatwave conditions and delayed monsoons, have caused the price hike. Tomatoes being a staple in kitchens across India, this upsurge is particularly worrying. What also caught our interest was that consumers have taken to social media to express their concerns through humour.
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Platforms such as Twitter have exploded with a variety of memes on the issue. Hashtags such as #tomatopricehike, #TomatoPrice and #Tomato are trending. Many people have relied on pop culture references from famous movies and series to come up with hilarious Tweets. The situation has sparked all kinds of funny comparisons. Check out some of them here:

Some are comparing it with the rise in prices of other essential products:

A witty comic is also being circulated online. See it below:

The text on the above illustration translates to, "He is purposely reciting bad poetry so that we will pelt him with tomatoes." (Dissatisfied audiences have been known to throw food items on performers to express their disdain).
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What do you think of these memes? How has the price hike affected you? Let us know in the comments below. Now, are you wondering which gravies you can make without tomatoes? We've got you covered. Click here for 7 delicious recipes you are sure to enjoy.
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