A vendor sells vegetables inside a vegetable market in a local market in Nagaon District of Assam, India, on July 18, 2026. A fresh surge in the prices of essential commodities has increased the financial burden on households across Guwahati, as the cost of everyday necessities continues to climb. Over the past few weeks, prices of LPG cylinders, edible oil, sugar, eggs, vegetables, and other daily-use items have risen noticeably, putting additional pressure on family budgets. Consumers say the continuous increase in prices is making it difficult to manage monthly household expenses, while retailers attribute the hike to higher procurement costs, increased transportation charges, and supply chain expenses. The persistent rise in essential commodity prices has sparked concerns among residents, who fear that further increases could worsen the cost-of-living crisis in the city.
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