The two decisions on Sunday came amid reports of spiralling onion prices and just ahead of Maharashtra and Haryana elections. Onion prices have more than doubled in the last two months due to short supply. According to the consumer affairs ministry, retail price touched a maximum of Rs 70/kg in Rajkot and was available in Delhi at Rs 60/kg.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-bans-export-of-onions-puts-stock-limit-on-traders/articleshow/71366475.cms