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MUMBAI: In an odd occurrence, the price of tomato has skyrocketed to Rs 48-60 per kg in the peak of winter when rates are at their lowest. On Friday, tomato sold for Rs 48 per kg at Super Fresh store in Lokhandwala Andheri, and at Patil Veg Suppliers in Charni Road. This essential item is commonly available for Rs 15-18 per kg, and in winter, rates are known to drop to Rs 10-15.Prices have been rising steadily since two weeks when vendors were charging Rs 20. Prices were marginally higher at Rs 50 in Kalubhai's store in Eksar Road, Borivli, and in Ramesh Gupta's Churchway store in I C Colony. "Rates of all vegetables ordinarily drop in winter due to abundant availability..