Tamil NaduSaturday, 29 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu Assembly 2026: Prices of 41 essential commodities under continuous monitoring
Tamil Nadu said it is monitoring the prices of 41 essential commodities and will use ration and green shops to ease price pressure.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, Tamil Nadu Food Minister Venkataramanan told the Assembly that the State was continuously monitoring the prices of 41 essential commodities, including rice and sugar.
Key specifics
- 41 essential commodities are being monitored by the Tamil Nadu government.
- Rice price mentioned in the House: ₹55 per kg in May and ₹75 per kg later.
- Onion price mentioned in the House: ₹40 per kg in May and ₹80 per kg later.
- Sugar price mentioned in the House: ₹40 per kg in May and ₹80 per kg later.
- The government said ration shops and green shops will be used to sell goods at lower prices.
Exam lens
TNPSC economy and governance question type: identify the number of commodities, compare price changes, and note the role of ration shops and green shops in price control.