Before Rakhi, sugar prices are soaring, exceeding Rs 65 per kilogram; why are rates rising and what is the government's plan?

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•20 August 2026 at 07:10 pm•2 views•1 min read

20 August 2026 (Punjabi News Bureau) – Sugar is a daily necessity in every household; it is always included in the list of essential groceries. However, the price of this sweet commodity is tightening wallets during the festival season. Sugar prices have been rising rapidly over the past 15 days.

Sugar Prices Soar Before Rakhi, Surpassing 65 Rupees per Kilogram: Why Are Prices Rising and What Is the Government's Plan?

20 August 2026 (Punjabi News Bureau) – Sugar is a daily necessity in every household; it is always included in the list of essential groceries. However, the price of this sweet commodity is currently tightening wallets during the festival season. Sugar prices have been rising sharply over the past 15 days.

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