The prices of essentials for everyday housework have skyrocketed. At a time when most people face either salary cuts or have lost their jobs, they have to pay high prices just to meet their basic needs.
Traders said that edible oils are the most expensive products these days.
Table showing the increase in the rates of the essential elements.
During this time, the Indian Express compares the tariffs used last year with the current prices.
Mustard oil, which was considered “oil for the poor”, recorded an increase of over 70-80 percent. Om Prakash, who owns the Prakash Departmental Store, said that peanut oil used to be the most expensive, and sunflowers, which were among the cheapest, are even more expensive than peanut oil today.
“Sunflower oil is almost over 200 rupees, with peanuts, which used to be the most expensive, are still less today,” said Om Prakash.
The prices for milk, ghee, flour and dals have hardly changed and have changed by around 5 to 10 percent. Petrol and diesel prices have also risen in recent months.
