The Centre has asked onion producing states like Maharashtra to ensure uninterrupted supply of the kitchen staple to keep prices under check.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the second day on Thursday reviewed the price situation with senior Cabinet colleagues Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh and Food Minister Ram Vilas Paswan.

Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari and Water Resources Minister Uma Bharati were also present at the meeting.

After the meeting, Paswan told reporters that all efforts will be made to ensure that there is no shortage of onions, potatoes and tomatoes anywhere in the country.

Mr Paswan said he has discussed the issue with Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan, who has assured adequate supply of onions to consumer states.

Blaming speculative hoarding for the recent fluctuation in prices, the Food Minister said production of these commodities is good and there is no reason for rise in prices.