- Common consumer will be affected by inflation in the big market of Purvanchal.
After the global energy crisis caused by conflict and tension in West Asia, there is a lot of discussion about inflation in the world. At the same time, due to the increase in the prices of petrol and diesel four times in the last two weeks, the prices of other essential goods have also seen an increase.
Now the Transport Association associated with Vishweshwarganj, which is known as the largest market of Purvanchal, has taken such a decision, after which they will increase the freight (fare) by 20% from the beginning of next month i.e. June 1, 2026. Due to this, most of the grocery and ration items will also become expensive.
Goods freight will increase by 20% – Transport Association
While talking to ABP News, Transport Association official Ravindra Singh said that due to the increase in the prices of diesel and petrol, the vehicles carrying goods and its business have been affected. We have held a meeting regarding this and collectively decided in the meeting that from June 1, the fare of transport vehicles coming from all corners of the country to Visheshwarganj in Varanasi will be increased by 20%. He clearly says that this decision has been taken collectively due to the continuous increase in the prices of petrol and diesel.
Everything from sugar to almonds will be expensive
During the conversation, the traders present in Vishweshwarganj Mandi said that if the decision has been taken by the Transport Association, then it will affect the prices of most of the commodities in Galla Mandi and it will definitely increase by 5 to 10%. Which includes everything from sugar to almonds, mustard, lentils, oil and other essential items. Different goods reach Visheshwarganj Mandi from Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from where it is purchased by people from every corner of Purvanchal.
