Agri Buzz: Broad-based increase noted in edible oils prices, says RBI, vegetable prices remain soft

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) stated in a latest monthly update inflation in both urban and rural areas edged up in February. Overall, a broad-based rise in inflation was observed across states/UTs. However, majority of states continued to record inflation below 4%. High-frequency food prices data up to 19th March 2026 point towards stable rice prices (month- over-month) even as wheat prices declined. Among pulses, an increase is observed across tur/arhar and moong dal. There is a broad-based increase in edible oils prices led by sunflower oil and groundnut oil. On the other hand, among major vegetables, potato, tomato and onion prices softened significantly.

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