The Increase in Commodity Prices is Severely Affecting Common Man

The rate of inflation is skyrocketing, putting a dent in the average person's wallet. Fuel, edible oil, and other home product prices have risen as a result of the ongoing geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine. According to the latest figures from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, wholesale inflation reached 15.08 percent in April 2021, the highest level in over 16 years, and, as a result of rising commodity prices, the average Indian's monthly costs and overall cost of living are skyrocketing.

According to a survey performed by LocalCircles, a community-based social media platform, 92 percent of Indians claim their monthly expenses have increased in the last three months.

According to the statistics provided by LocalCircles, around 70% of respondents indicated their monthly expenses had climbed by 10% in the previous three months, while only 10% said they had increased by 30-40%, and only 5% said they had increased by nearly 50%.

Over 12,000 households responded to the survey, which was conducted in 323 districts across India, including tier 1, 2, 3, 4, and rural districts.

Furthermore, 55% of respondents predict their monthly expenses would climb by more than 10% in the next three months, while 26% believe they will increase by 10% in the next three months.