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Agriculture
Uttar Pradesh CM assures no sugar shortage in the state
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 06:36 AM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that Uttar Pradesh is not facing any sugar shortage, reassuring consumers and traders.
Delhi — Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath told reporters that the state is currently experiencing an adequate supply of sugar, dismissing rumours of a shortage. He said that the state's sugar mills are operating at normal capacity and that market inventories remain sufficient to meet demand.\n\nThe CM emphasized that the government is monitoring the supply chain closely and that any disruptions would be addressed promptly. He also urged traders to rely on official data rather than speculation.\n\nStakeholders in the sugar industry, including mill owners and distributors, have welcomed the statement, noting that prices have remained stable in recent weeks.\n\nThe assurance comes amid broader concerns about commodity availability across India, but the Uttar Pradesh administration maintains that its sugar production and distribution are on track.\n\nFurther updates will be provided if the situation changes, the CM added.