Inflationary trends led by edible oil prices had hurt both household and industrial demand for soft and hard oils in Q1
It has also advised that the price to distributors by the manufacturers and refiners needs to be reduced immediately so that the price drop is not diluted in any way.
Decision arrived at today during a meeting between industry players & officials
Companies have been asked to maintain uniform MRP across the country for same brand of edible oils, says Food Secretary
As per govt data, average retail prices of packaged edible oils have ease slightly, except for groundnut oil, across country since beginning of this month and are ruling between Rs 150 and 190 per kg.
Adani Wilmar has reduced the maximum retail price (MRP) of Fortune refined Sunflower oil's 1-litre pack to Rs 210 from Rs 220, the company said in a statement.
"Pulses prices remained steady, although tur prices have moderated while masoor prices edged up. Edible oils prices registered a broad-based increase," the report said.
Indonesia has banned palm oil exports, but it has to liquidate stockpile and demand could be met from other sources.
Indonesia said on Friday that the shipment halt will start from April 28 and last until the government deems a domestic shortage resolved
At the same time, 67% of respondents pruned spending in other areas to pay for higher edible oil prices
Mumbai-based SEA also requested members to ensure the supply chain is maintained smoothly and consumers are not put to any difficulty
India imports more than 90% of its sunflower oil from Russia and Ukraine, though sunflower oil accounts for about 14% of its total edible oil imports.
Exporters and importers have been kept outside the purview of this order with some caveats
Prices of palm oil, the most-consumed edible oil in the world, have jumped 15% this year to a record
The Centre on Tuesday said retail prices of edible oils across the country are ruling higher than a year-ago period in line with the global market
Edible oil prices declined by Rs 8-10 per kg in last one month mainly on the back of lower import duties and may fall by Rs 3-4 per kg in coming months
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Edible oil prices in the major retail markets across the country have declined, the official said
India meets more than 60 per cent of its edible oils demand through imports. Any rise in global prices has a direct impact on local prices
Move aimed at easing prices; decision conveyed at a meeting today; UP has already imposed limits