Profiteers start pre-Ramazan price-hike

The price of sugar has increased from Rs28 per kg to Rs30.4 per kg. The wholesalers are selling sugar at Rs30.4 per kg while retailers at Rs32.40 per kg. Market sources predicted a sugar crisis in the coming month if the government failed to take on the erring millers and hoarders.

Similarly, the prices of other kitchen items are on the rise. The rates of spices are also on the run. The market sources said that the suppliers had increased the prices of food items on the plea of rising inflation and increases in the cost of manufacturing.

The wholesale prices of tea are also increased up to Rs10 to Rs15 per kg. The wholesalers urged that the government should provide relief on the import of tea so as to bring down its rate.