GENERAL6 Sept 2026
Govt sells 4,000 tonnes of buffer onions across 17 cities to cool prices
The government has started selling buffer onions at Rs 35 per kg to cool rising prices. In the first ten days, about 4,000 tonnes were sold across 17 cities. The buffer stock of 1.21 lakh tonnes is being moved by Kanda Express trains and trucks. Prices have eased a bit, offering relief to consumers after rains hurt the rabi crop.
Key Statutory Highlights
- About 4,000 tonnes of buffer onion were sold in 17 cities in the first ten days of the subsidised sale.
- Onions are being sold at Rs 35 per kg from a 1.21-lakh-tonne buffer stock held by the Centre.
- Supplies moved by Kanda Express trains and trucks have helped bring down onion prices slightly.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you run a restaurant, canteen, or food business, check if the Rs 35/kg buffer sale is live in your city—it could trim your onion costs for now. Availability may vary.
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