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GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
DEPARTMENT OF FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1700
TO BE ANSWERED ON 29" JULY, 2026
WEST ASIA CRISIS AND ITS IMPACT ON EDIBLE OIL AVAILABILITY
1700 SHRI RAJEEV RAT:
Will the Minister of CONSUMER AFFAIRS, FOOD AND PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION be pleased
to state:
(a) whether the prices of edible oils have increased in the domestic market due to recent
geopolitical tensions in West Asia;
(b) if so, the details of increase in wholesale and retail prices during the last six months,
commodity-wise;
(c) whether the Government has undertaken the market intervention to stabilize prices; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR MINISTRY OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS,
FOOD & PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION
(SHRIMATI NIMUBEN JAYANTIBHAI BAMBHANIYA)
(a): India relies on imports to meet a significant portion of its domestic edible oil requirernent.
Consequently, domestic edible oil prices are dependent on international market trends. Recent
geopolitical conflicts in West Asia have led to an increase in global crude oil prices, freight and
marine insurance costs, leading to higher international edible oil prices. Higher crude oil prices
have also diverted more palm and soybean oil towards biofuel production, reducing export
availability and pushing up both global and domestic edible oil prices. The availability of edible
oils in the country remains adequate, as imports from major supplying countries continue through
the usual trade routes.
(b): — Details of wholesale and retail prices during the last six months and commodity wise is in
Annexure I.(c) & (d): The Government is closely monitoring the prices and availability of edible oils in the
domestic market. Adequate stocks are available, and imports from major supplier countries
continue without significant disruption. The Government remains prepared to undertake
appropriate market intervention measures, including review of import duty and other trade-related
measures, as and when required, to ensure adequate availability and to stabilize prices in the
interest of consumers.
2k 2 a oeAnnexure I
Annexure referred to in the reply to Part (b) of Unstarred Question No. 1700 in the Lok Sabha on
29.07.2026.
Details of wholesale and retail prices during the last six months, commodity-wise are as follow;
Daily Average Retail Price (Rs/Kg)
Price As| 1 Month|2 Months|3 Months|4 Months|5 Months|6 Months}
Commodities On Ago Ago Ago Ago Ago Ago % Variation over
22-07- | 22.06- | 22-05- | 22-04- | 22.03- | 22-02- | 22-01- | 1 2 3 4 5 6
2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | Month | Months | Months | Months | Months | Months
Groundnut Oil | a56 | 203 201 200 198 193 10 | 14 | 20 27 37 6.4 81
(Packed)
Mustard Oll 196 193 190 189 185 186 186 1.3 3.0 34 5.4 5.2 49
(Packed)
Vanaspati 6s | 164 | 161 160 156 155 1s7 | 10 | 25 32 61 | 68 | 56
(Packed)
Sava. Oll 16a | 162 160 159 154 151 148 13 a7 35 6.8 8.9 qa
(Packed)
Sunflower Oil
(Packed) 189 188 186 185 181 175 169 0.5 17 2.2 43 8.2 11.9
Pal Olt 14g | 147 145 144 142 137 133 08 2.4 32 44 8.0 11.4
(Packed)
Source - DoCA
Daily Average Wholesale Price (Rs/Qtl)
Price As|1 Month | 2 Months|3 Months|4 Months|5 Months|6 Months
Commodities On Ago Ago Ago Ago Ago Ago % Variation over
22-07- | 22-06- | 22-05- | 22-04- | 22-03- | 22-02- | 22-01- | 1 2 3 4 5 é
2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | 2026 | Month | Months | Months | Months | Months | Months
Groundnut Oil | i549 | 19227 | 1soaz | 18852 | 18755 | 18271 | 17942 | 14 29 34 3.9 6.7 8.6
(Packed)
Mustard Oil 1ss60 | 18283 | 17914 | 17884 | 17604 | 17668 | 17648 | 15 3.6 38 5.4 5.1 5.2
(Packed)
veriaspat 15455 | 15314 | 1501s | 14921 | 14509 | 14468 | 14484 | 09 29 3.6 65 68 67
(Packed)
Soya Oil
eackeal 15425 | 15275 | 14974 | 14902 | 14475 | 14iss | 13856 | 10 | 3.0 35 6.6 a7 | 113
Rea Ol | 17993 | 17886 | 17541 | 17486 | 17201 | 16567 | 16067 | 06 2.6 29 46 8.6 12.0
Palm Oil
(Packedi 13949 | 13832 | 13584 | 13452 | 13372 | 12894 | 12495 | 09 | 27 37 43 82 | 116
Source - DoCA
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