When prices of widely consumed staples like potatoes, edible oil, sugar or onions spike and remain inflated for extended periods, it understandably hits the poor and low-income people where it hurts the most: in their wallet.

Commodity prices continue rising as government measures remain ineffective

Tough measures needed to keep prices of essentials in check

Latest government plan is promising, but questions remain

PM's call to ministers is a timely one

Latest WFP findings must be carefully analysed and acted upon

Mess residents’ struggle highlights vulnerability to high food prices