LPG costliest in Bihar even after price cut, state battles surging prices
Patna: While the Centre has reduced the price of a LPG cylinder by Rs 200, the rate in Bihar is higher than any other state, while commodities are also very costly.
In the last 20 days, the price of every essential item has spiked by up to 30% and the middle class, lower middle class and labourers are at the receiving end.
When it comes to Arhar pulse (Pigeon Pea), Its price was floating in a band of Rs 120 to Rs 130 per kg some 20 days ago. Now, it has reached Rs 160 per kg. Gram pulse costs Rs 60 to Rs 65 per kg but now it is available in the market for around Rs 80. Moong pulse was also available at Rs 90 and now it has reached Rs 100 per kg in the retail market in Patna. Urad pulse was available at Rs 120 and now it has reached Rs 130 per kg.
Sonam rice which was available at Rs 38 per kg has now reached Rs 45 to Rs 48 per kg. Ladli rice was available at Rs 42 and now it has touched Rs 50 per kg. Shristi rice was Rs 55 per kg and is now available at Rs 62 per kg. Basmati rice was available at Rs 70 per kg some 20 days ago and now it has reached Rs 80 per kg.
Chura is considered the food of the poor people. It was available at Rs 30 per kg around 20 days ago. Now it has reached Rs 45. Flour was available at Rs 26 per kg and now it has reached Rs 35 per kg. Mustard oil was Rs 170, 20 days ago and is now Rs 190 per litre. Refined oils prices' have increased by 10 to 12 %.
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«We have a limited source of earning as my husband's salary is just Rs 24,000. I have to pay rent for the house and school fees for two children. Above all, the prices of commodities have sharply increased. I don't know why they are increasing prices at
