Published 20 Aug,2021 via The Financial Express - Prices of edible oil and sugar witnessed another hike last week, further raising woes of the commoners who are already battered with the sky-rocketing trends of other commodities.
The reopening of restaurants after months of lockdown has pushed up the demand for loose edible oil and sugar, causing a spike in prices, according to traders.
Loose soybean and palm oil prices saw a hike of Tk 4.0-5.0 per litre at retail level, much to the chagrin of the common masses.
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