Bengal's potato traders are going on strike following unsuccessful talks with Agriculture Minister Becharam Manna, raising fears of increased potato prices amid supply shortages. CM Mamata Banerjee’s directive to suspend exports aims to protect local prices.

The West Bengal government recently reimposed curbs on potato exports to neighbouring states as prices in local markets surged to Rs 35-40 per kg.

The West Bengal government recently reimposed curbs on potato exports to neighbouring states as prices in local markets surged to Rs 35-40 per kg.

The West Bengal government's potato export ban has resulted in the seizure of trucks and legal action against drivers.

Potato prices have surged to Rs50 per kg in Odisha due to supply disruptions from West Bengal. This increase comes amid a shortage affecting local markets, with consumers calling for government intervention to stabilize prices.

Potato prices in Jharkhand have increased by Rs 5 per kg due to supply restrictions from West Bengal, which typically meets 60 per cent of the state's demand. The disruption, compounded by a delayed local harvest,