India
Sugar prices rise in 18 states, Centre says it is monitoring and taking steps
India's Union government said it was closely monitoring sugar prices after about 18 states and Union territories saw a rise of ₹10 to ₹18 per kg in a year. Odisha had the highest price on August 21 at ₹64.72, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, with several other states also above ₹60. The government attributed the hike to crop damage, a production dip, and festival demand.
The Union government said on Friday (August 21, 2026) that it was closely monitoring sugar prices and had taken steps to stabilize them. About 18 states and Union territories witnessed an increase of ₹10 to ₹18 per kilogram of sugar within one year, according to government data cited in the report.
On August 21, Odisha registered the highest price at ₹64.72 per kg, which was ₹17.80 higher than the same date a year earlier, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Punjab. Consumers in Assam, Delhi, Goa, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Meghalaya, Punjab, Tripura and West Bengal also paid more than ₹60 per kg on that day. The national average price was ₹58.23.
On a month-on-month basis, Madhya Pradesh saw the sharpest rise at ₹15.70 per kg, followed by Punjab. The government said crop damage, a production dip, and festival demand led to the price hike.
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