Sugar Price News | Sugar Prices Soar: Congress Blames Ethanol Diversion, Government Rejects Charge
Rising sugar prices have triggered a political clash, with Congress and UBT Sena alleging that diversion of sugarcane towards ethanol production has tightened sugar supplies. The government has rejected the charge, maintaining that ethanol is not responsible for the price rise. Congress leader Randeep Surjewala has also raised concerns over inflation, imports and the growing pressure on household budgets.
