Rice prices jump again, causing distress to consumers in Bengaluru

The price of rice, a staple food, has risen again, putting a heavy burden on consumers. Over the last two months, the wholesale price of various types of rice increased by about ₹10 per kg, and now there is an additional increase of ₹5 to ₹7. Consumers are distressed by the overall increase of ₹20 to ₹22 per kg in the retail market, which includes transportation costs and trader profit margins.