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Agriculture
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Reviews State Sugar Stock as Prices Surge
✍️ News18
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 06:37 PM
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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inspected Uttar Pradesh's sugar reserves after prices rose, confirming 179.38 lakh quintals are available and denying any hoarding.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath conducted a review of the state's sugar inventory following a recent surge in sugar prices across the market.
Officials reported that the current stock stands at 179.38 lakh quintals, which they say is sufficient to meet demand and stabilize prices.
The state government emphasized that there is no evidence of hoarding by traders or mills, and that normal market mechanisms are being followed.
The review forms part of the government's ongoing effort to monitor agricultural commodities and ensure fair pricing for consumers.
Analysts note that the sizeable buffer stock could help mitigate short‑term price volatility, though they will continue to watch procurement and export trends closely.
Officials reported that the current stock stands at 179.38 lakh quintals, which they say is sufficient to meet demand and stabilize prices.
The state government emphasized that there is no evidence of hoarding by traders or mills, and that normal market mechanisms are being followed.
The review forms part of the government's ongoing effort to monitor agricultural commodities and ensure fair pricing for consumers.
Analysts note that the sizeable buffer stock could help mitigate short‑term price volatility, though they will continue to watch procurement and export trends closely.