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Fafda-Jalebi Prices Jump by ₹100-150 in Gujarat Cities
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 19 Oct 2026, 08:37 PM
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The cost of popular Gujarati snacks Fafda and Jalebi has increased by ₹100 to ₹150 per kilogram this year in major cities like Surat and Vadodara.
Consumers in Gujarat are facing a significant hike in the prices of traditional snacks, particularly Fafda and Jalebi. Reports indicate that the cost of these popular items has risen by approximately ₹100 to ₹150 per kilogram compared to the previous year.
In major commercial hubs like Surat and Vadodara, the price of Fafda now ranges between ₹600 and ₹650 per kilogram. This upward trend in pricing is affecting local markets and street vendors across the state.
The price increase is part of a broader pattern observed in the snack market this year, impacting both retail and wholesale segments. While specific reasons for the hike were not detailed in the initial reports, the change is noticeable for regular buyers in these cities.
In major commercial hubs like Surat and Vadodara, the price of Fafda now ranges between ₹600 and ₹650 per kilogram. This upward trend in pricing is affecting local markets and street vendors across the state.
The price increase is part of a broader pattern observed in the snack market this year, impacting both retail and wholesale segments. While specific reasons for the hike were not detailed in the initial reports, the change is noticeable for regular buyers in these cities.