KOLKATA: The spiralling price of fuel has had a ripple effect on the kitchen, forcing households to cut down on their food budget. This, added to the recent hike in LPG and edible oil rates, has started to burn holes in pockets.
The increase in diesel price by more than Rs 8 over the last 12 days has led to a rise in transportation costs, directly impacting the prices of vegetables, fish and meat.
