Festive season brings surge in food prices ahead of Diwali
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Food prices have surged during the festival season. Chickpea prices rose 18% in a month, while onions in Delhi-NCR reached 80 rupees per kg. Sugar prices increased over 10% in 6 days amid rising demand from sweetmakers preparing for Diwali. The Indian government has allocated 16 million tonnes of sugar for sales between October 13-31 to manage price pressures ahead of the festival.
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