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Sugar Prices Surge to ₹65/kg, Jaggery Crosses ₹100/kg, Almonds Also Spike
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 20 Aug 2026, 10:42 PM
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Sugar prices have risen to about ₹65 per kilogram, with jaggery exceeding ₹100 per kilogram and almonds also seeing a sharp increase, tightening household food budgets.
The cost of granulated sugar in Indian markets has climbed to roughly ₹65 per kilogram, according to recent price monitoring reports. This marks a significant jump from the traditionally low‑cost perception of sugar as a staple household item.
Alongside sugar, jaggery – often used as a natural sweetener – has breached the ₹100 per kilogram threshold, further squeezing the budgets of families that rely on these inexpensive sweeteners for daily cooking and beverages.
Almonds, a premium nut that many Indian households purchase for nutrition and festive occasions, have also experienced a noticeable price surge, adding to the overall rise in food‑related expenditures.
Economists note that the combined increase in these three commodities is putting pressure on middle‑income consumers, who now face higher grocery bills despite stagnant wages. Retailers attribute the hike to a mix of supply chain disruptions, higher input costs, and increased demand.
Consumers are advised to monitor market rates and consider alternative sweetening options or bulk purchases where possible to mitigate the impact of these rising prices.
Alongside sugar, jaggery – often used as a natural sweetener – has breached the ₹100 per kilogram threshold, further squeezing the budgets of families that rely on these inexpensive sweeteners for daily cooking and beverages.
Almonds, a premium nut that many Indian households purchase for nutrition and festive occasions, have also experienced a noticeable price surge, adding to the overall rise in food‑related expenditures.
Economists note that the combined increase in these three commodities is putting pressure on middle‑income consumers, who now face higher grocery bills despite stagnant wages. Retailers attribute the hike to a mix of supply chain disruptions, higher input costs, and increased demand.
Consumers are advised to monitor market rates and consider alternative sweetening options or bulk purchases where possible to mitigate the impact of these rising prices.