BusinessPhoto: Aaj TakPrices of 41 Essential Items Rise, Only Potato Becomes Cheaper
In September, retail inflation rose to 5.54% and food inflation to 7.74%. Over the past year, prices of 41 out of 42 essential items increased, with onions seeing the highest rise of about 113%. Sugar prices rose by 22% and sunflower oil by 18%. Potato prices were the only ones to fall. Maharashtra's Kharif onion production is estimated to have dropped 5-7%, but new arrivals have started, indicating possible price relief soon.
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