AAP Criticises Central Government Over Rising Sugar Prices
· India · The Hindu, News18
AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal has blamed the Central Government for a sharp increase in sugar prices, which he claims have risen by ₹20 per kilogram in 17 days. Kejriwal attributed the price hike to the government's policy of diverting sugarcane toward ethanol production for petrol blending. He argued that this shift has caused a domestic sugar shortage, forcing the country to plan for imports despite previously being an exporter. The government has reportedly allowed the duty-free import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar until October 31.
Why it matters
The rising cost of sugar directly impacts household budgets and highlights the tension between energy policy and food security in India.
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