Sugar prices jump to ₹67/kg, opposition blames Centre’s ethanol policy
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Sugar prices rose from ₹48 to ₹67 per kilogram in three months, with opposition parties accusing the government’s ethanol blending mandate.
- The price increase is linked to diverting sugarcane to ethanol production.
- Opposition leaders say the policy has not lowered petrol prices despite lower global crude.
- Congress leader Kharge called the situation “What kind of self‑reliant India is this?” — Kharge, The New Indian Express
Covered by 2 outlets across the spectrum: 50% left, 50% center, 0% right.
How each side framed it
Left-leaning: Emphasised the ethanol blending policy as the cause of higher sugar costs and questioned why fuel prices haven’t fallen. (AI-generated summary of how this side framed it)
Opposition blames ethanol blending policy for rise in sugar prices
Timeline
First reported by The Hindu on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Left-leaning (2): The Hindu, The New Indian Express