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Prices of sugar, rice and other essential commodities surge ahead of festive season
By Serish Nanisetti||3 min read at The Hindu
In brief
Written by a model, not by The Hindu · not verifiedAI summary· Generated October 19, 2026
- Essential commodity prices including sugar, rice, and sunflower oil have surged significantly ahead of the Dasara and Deepavali festive season. Year-on-year data from the Department of Consumer Affairs shows double-digit percentage increases across various food items. A wholesale trader attributes the price hikes primarily to crop failures and lack of rainfall.
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Updated - October 17, 2026 01:11 pm IST - HYDERABAD
A wholesale trader in Hyderabad listed the increased prices of pulses. The image is used for representative purposes only. | Photo Credit: RAMAKRISHNA G
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