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Sugar Prices Set to Surge Post‑Diwali Amid Sulphur Shortage
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 09:36 PM
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Sugar prices are expected to climb sharply after Diwali as a shortage of sulphur threatens to disrupt production, raising concerns for consumers.
Sugar producers have warned that a shortage of sulphur, a key input in the refining process, could constrain output in the months following Diwali. The festive season traditionally sees a surge in sugar demand, and any disruption in supply is likely to push prices higher.
Industry analysts suggest that the limited availability of sulphur may force mills to reduce production or seek costly alternatives, both of which could translate into higher retail prices. Retailers have already begun to monitor market signals closely.
Consumers are expected to feel the impact as sugar prices could rise significantly, especially in the weeks after the festival. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has urged stakeholders to manage inventories prudently to mitigate price volatility.
The situation underscores the sensitivity of commodity markets to input shortages, and traders are keeping a close eye on sulphur supply chains for any further developments.
Industry analysts suggest that the limited availability of sulphur may force mills to reduce production or seek costly alternatives, both of which could translate into higher retail prices. Retailers have already begun to monitor market signals closely.
Consumers are expected to feel the impact as sugar prices could rise significantly, especially in the weeks after the festival. The Ministry of Food Processing Industries has urged stakeholders to manage inventories prudently to mitigate price volatility.
The situation underscores the sensitivity of commodity markets to input shortages, and traders are keeping a close eye on sulphur supply chains for any further developments.