#foodinflation Archives

From Onions to Everyday Groceries: Why Household Budgets in Jammu and Kashmir Are Under Pressure

October 19, 2026 Editor

J&K Inflation at 4.27%: Rising Grocery and Vegetable Costs Put Pressure on Households

J&K Inflation at 4.27%: Rising Grocery and Vegetable Costs Put Pressure on Household Budgets By: Javid Amin | 18 October 2026 Srinagar: The cost of managing everyday household expenses is becoming an increasingly important concern for families across Jammu and Kashmir, as retail inflation reached 4.27% in September, according to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Although the Union Territory’s headline inflation rate remains below the national average of 5.54%, the broader picture is more complicated for consumers. Food prices,…

Inflation hits consumers hard as vegetable and fruit prices skyrocket

October 14, 2023 Editor

The consumers in Kashmir are facing a financial strain due to the soaring prices of essential commodities, including fruits, vegetables, and poultry. A market survey conducted by Kashmir InFocus found that potatoes, tomatoes, onions, cauliflower, collard greens, peas, beans, and other vegetables are being sold at higher rates than those prescribed by the Directorate of Food Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs (FCS&CA). Similarly, fruits like oranges, pineapples, kiwis, pomegranates, grapes, and papayas are being sold at exorbitant rates. At some places in Srinagar, 1 kg of grapes can cost Rs…