High prices magnify woes in a distressed economy
Since January 2019, edible oil prices have risen by more than 66 per cent on an average in Bengaluru. Sunflower oil, which is commonly used in the South, has seen prices rise from Rs 97.13 per kg to Rs 173.91 per kg (nearly 79 per cent hike in prices); mustard oil has risen from Rs 109 per kg to Rs 179 per kg (64.52 per cent rise in prices).
Source: deccanherald.com