The utility stores have enhanced the price of sugar and over 50 brands of general use items.
Prices of over 50 items, including sugar, shampoo, and soap have been increased in utility stores across the country. Sugar prices have increased by Rs. 3 per kg, taking the current price of Rs. 69 to Rs. 72/kg.
According to report, the prices of more than 50 brands of shampoo, soaps and creams have been enhanced upto 20 rupees at utility stores.
The price of a 50 milliliter jar of a face cream has been increased by 10 rupees, from Rs. 217 to 227 rupees, the report said.
Various brands’ soaps prices go up by one to two rupee. Similarly, the prices of various soaps have been jacked up by Rs. 2 each bar.
Moreover, people will now have to pay 20 rupees more on every 400 ml shampoo bottle. The new price would be Rs. 394, said the report. Likewise, the rates of a 200ml shampoo bottle have been increased by Rs. 10. The new rates will be effective from July 1st.
It is important to mention here that the Utility Stores Corporation is a state owned entity. It has got chains across the country. It provides general use items on cheaper rates than the open market to the general public, as the government subsidized them.
