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Edible oil pack sizes changed and shoppers are being misled by confusing labels
Economy
Published on 29 April 2026
New pack standards since 2023 make price comparisons tricky
Since January 2023, India stopped using standard edible oil pack quantities, leaving consumers to navigate an uneven range of sizes. The result, according to SOPA, is confusion at the shelf and potential deception, as shoppers struggle to compare prices across brands with inconsistent labeling.
- Edible oil pack quantities are no longer standard since January 2023
- Consumers report confusion when comparing prices across brands
- SOPA says the new pack formats enable potential deception
- Government intervention is being sought to fix the issue
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