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Thali prices jump in April as tomato oil and LPG surge hits home budgets
Economy
Published on 8 May 2026
A 2% rise driven by three staples you use daily
April thali costs increased about 2% year-on-year for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, with higher tomato prices, vegetable oil, and LPG weighing on household spending. Onion and potato declines helped cushion the impact, but the non-veg segment also felt pressure as broiler prices rose around 2%.
- Thali costs rose 2% year-on-year in April
- Tomato, vegetable oil, and LPG prices drove the increase
- Onion and potato falls partially offset the rise
- Broiler prices edged up, affecting non-veg thalis
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