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Food price fluctuations in Odisha

Overview

In late September 2026, the Odisha government attributed rising prices for vegetables and essential food commodities to adverse weather, crop damage, and broader market trends. Minister Krushna Chandra Patra noted that flood-like conditions in major producing regions impacted yields. While the state reported some items, such as potatoes and certain dals, remained below the national average, others like edible oil and sugar were higher. The government responded by increasing market monitoring to inspect for hoarding and profiteering.

By mid-October, vegetable prices surged across the state, causing financial pressure on households. In markets such as Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, essential vegetables like onions, pointed gourd, and brinjal reached prices between Rs 60 and Rs 80 per kg. This price hike was linked to prolonged rainfall that disrupted supply chains and affected crop yields in coastal areas.

Entities

Odisha government · Cuttack · Odisha · Bhubaneswar · Krushna Chandra Patra

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Odisha vegetable prices surge amid supply disruptions

    Vegetable prices in Odisha, including onions, okra, and bitter gourd, have surged due to rainfall-induced supply disruptions, straining household budgets in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Odisha government attributes rising food prices to weather and crop damage

    The Odisha government cited adverse weather and crop damage for rising food and vegetable prices, while implementing stricter market monitoring to prevent hoarding and profiteering.

Sources

businessnewsthisweek.com · businessnewsweek.in · newsable.asianetnews.com · onlinemediacafe.com