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Sharp Rise in Gingelly Oil Prices Across Tamil Nadu
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News18•06-10-2026, 11:49
Sharp Rise in Gingelly Oil Prices Across Tamil Nadu
- •The price of gingelly oil has increased by up to Rs. 45 per liter due to a decline in sesame seed yield and lower than expected inflow from other states.
- •Consequently, the retail price of gingelly oil has surged from Rs. 365 to Rs. 410 per liter.
- •Sunflower oil prices have also experienced an increase, rising from Rs. 165 to Rs. 190 per liter.
- •Traders warn that prices for both oils may climb further with upcoming festive days like Ayudha Pooja and Diwali.
Key Questions Answered
The price hike is due to a decline in sesame seed yields within Tamil Nadu and lower-than-expected supply inflows from other states, resulting in a drop in market supply for the raw material.
Gingelly oil prices have risen by up to Rs. 45 per liter, moving from Rs. 365 to Rs. 410. Meanwhile, sunflower oil prices have increased from Rs. 165 to Rs. 190 per liter.
Traders note that with upcoming festival days such as Ayudha Pooja and Diwali approaching, the market demand is likely to push the prices of both gingelly oil and sunflower oil even higher.
