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Crime
Cannabis Prices Hit Rs 3,000 per Gram as Supply Drought Fuels Panic
✍️ India Today
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 07:47 PM
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A sharp shortage of cannabis across India has pushed street prices to around Rs 3,000 per gram, forcing dealers to operate covertly and users into panic.
A nationwide shortage of cannabis has driven the street price of the drug to roughly Rs 3,000 per gram, according to market observers. The surge represents a steep rise from typical rates reported earlier this year and has caught both sellers and buyers off guard.
Dealers, fearing detection and reduced profit margins, are reportedly operating from hidden locations and limiting bulk sales. Users, many of whom rely on the substance for recreational or medicinal purposes, have expressed anxiety over the sudden price hike and limited availability.
Authorities have not confirmed any coordinated crackdown, but the dip in supply coincides with intensified police actions in several states and seasonal factors that affect cultivation. Analysts warn that the scarcity could push some consumers toward more dangerous substitutes or illicit channels, further complicating law‑enforcement efforts.
Dealers, fearing detection and reduced profit margins, are reportedly operating from hidden locations and limiting bulk sales. Users, many of whom rely on the substance for recreational or medicinal purposes, have expressed anxiety over the sudden price hike and limited availability.
Authorities have not confirmed any coordinated crackdown, but the dip in supply coincides with intensified police actions in several states and seasonal factors that affect cultivation. Analysts warn that the scarcity could push some consumers toward more dangerous substitutes or illicit channels, further complicating law‑enforcement efforts.