Sugar Shock: Prices Skyrocket Nationwide

Sugar prices have surged to ₹70/kg, sparking a kitchen crisis! Production plummeted by 2 million metric tons, forcing emergency duty-free imports. While critics blame the ethanol-fuel shift for the supply crunch, officials insist grain-based production is the priority. With West Bengal producing under 5% of its demand, reliance on other states keeps costs volatile. The sweet life is getting significantly more expensive.