Andhra Pradesh Cabinet sub-committee steps in on onion, tur dal, palm oil prices; onions at ₹35 a kg
The Andhra Pradesh government has implemented market intervention measures to curb rising prices of essential commodities like onions, tur dal, and palm oil. The state cabinet sub-committee plans to sell these items at subsidized rates through special counters and Rythu Bazaars.
Why it matters
This highlights state-level economic intervention strategies used to manage inflation and ensure food security for the public.
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet sub-committee on essential commodities has decided to sell onions at ₹35 a kg, seek allocation of 1.20 lakh tonnes of tur dal from the Centre, supply palm oil at subsidised prices and procure 10,000 tonnes of KNM variety rice from Nellore district to check rising prices and provide relief to consumers.
The decisions were taken at a meeting of the sub-committee at the State Secretariat on Thursday (September 3, 2026), attended by Civil Supplies Minister Nadendla Manohar, Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu and Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav.
The panel decided to expand market intervention beyond the rice programme already being implemented in the State, with immediate measures targeting onions, tur dal and palm oil. It directed officials to coordinate with the Centre for adequate allocation of essential commodities and ensure their distribution across the State.
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