In response, potato traders have announced a state-wide strike starting Tuesday to protest the government's limitations on exporting potatoes to other states to stabilise local market prices

West Bengal traders end strike after government assurance, allowing potato sales to other states, easing market prices.

Following the decision of the traders to continue with their strike, apprehension is there that the price of this staple vegetable in West Bengal might skyrocket further in the coming days.

Potato traders in Bengal plan to strike from Tuesday after talks with the agriculture minister failed. The strike is expected to affect potato prices as the retail market is already short on supply. The agriculture minister has accused traders of hoarding and warned of punitive action.