Blinkit will not provide more than 5 kg of sugar:Retail stores and online platforms set purchase limits, prices rose by 35% in 1 month

Just before the start of the festive season, quick-commerce platforms and retail stores have set quantity limits for customers due to a decline in sugar supply and rising prices across the country. BigBasket, Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, as well as major retail chains like DMart and Reliance Retail, have restricted the sale of sugar to no more than 2 to 5 kg per customer at a time. According to data from the Department of Consumer Affairs, the average retail price of sugar in the country reached ₹65.05 per kg on August 26, which was around ₹48 per kg a month ago on July 26. Retail prices have surged by approximately 35.5% in one month. Where and how much restriction on online apps? Blinkit is imposing a limit of 5 kg per transaction on sugar packets of select brands in Delhi-NCR. On Swiggy Instamart, customers are only able to order two packets of 1 kg each or one packet of 5 kg. On the other hand, BigBasket has set a maximum limit of 6 kg per customer for certain brands. Zepto has also started limited sales in many locations to deal with the shortage of stock. DMart and Reliance Retail also imposed capping In the offline market, supermarkets like DMart and Reliance Retail have set a limit of 2 to 3 kg of sugar per customer. According to a senior executive of a major sugar brand, retailers are taking this step to prevent potential hoarding and to ensure stock is available for every customer. However, he clarified that there is no ‘stock-out’ situation for sugar in the country. What is the limit on which app/store? Sugar has also become 34% more expensive in the wholesale market Not only in retail, but sugar prices have also surged sharply in the wholesale market. Wholesale prices have increased from 45 rupees per kg to 60.36 rupees per kg. According to PIB data, sugar prices rose by up to 16% between July 20 and August 20, and accelerated further by the last week of August. 3 main reasons for rising prices and falling supply Household budgets will be hit during the festive season The demand for sweets and sugar-based dishes increases significantly during festivals like Rakshabandhan and the upcoming Ganesh Utsav, Navratri, and Diwali. During such times, an increase in sugar prices by up to ₹17 per kg will directly impact the monthly ration budget of common households. How did the prices increase in 1 month?