📍 India
Data reported on 5-7 October 2026 show onion prices up about 93% year on year, sugar up 28% and rice up about 8% in September, after a 13% monsoon rainfall deficit. The government has allowed duty-free raw sugar imports, set dealer stock limits and released buffer onions at Rs 35/kg.
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100% of the voter think “Cap retail prices or stock more tightly” — the majority view so far.
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Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India
Central department monitoring retail prices of essential commodities
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rafinsight Ffgg
10/7/2026, 6:47:25 PM