Mysuru, Feb. 4 -- With the rise in temperature level, there has been a spurt in the prices of fruits, especially apple, pomegranate and butter fruits, the prices of which are burning holes in the pocket of buyers.

Ahead of summer, when the maximum temperature will be naturally high, fruits, fruit juices and tender coconuts are much in demand, leading to the rise in the prices of fruits at least by 50 percent. Apple which was sold at Rs. 100 - Rs. 120 per kg in the markets just a month ago, is now being sold at Rs. 240 - Rs. 280 per kg. If one wants a tasty and fresh apple, they have to cough up not less than Rs. 300 per kg. Similarly, Pomegranate is being sold in the range of Rs. 200 - Rs. 280, Butter Fruit- Rs. 400, Pineapple - Rs. 60, ...