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A substantial portion of Kerala’s sugar requirement is met by private mills in Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

The average all-India wholesale price of sugar continues to rule high at Rs 58.29 per kg, while the average retail price stood at Rs 63.05 per kg on August 24.

Sweet shops and caterers are also likely to face higher production costs if prices remain elevated.

Gehlot claimed that a significant share of sugarcane was being diverted from sugar production towards ethanol, reducing the availability of sugar in the market.

Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the Centre’s ethanol policy, saying sugar output fell, sugar stocks hit a nine-year low and imports rose while sugarcane was diverted to ethanol blending.

The price rise has emerged as a major concern for traders in Pahala, which is famous for its Rasagola, Chhena Poda and Chhena Gaja.