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Karnataka milk price hike sours the cuppa for consumers

Karnataka milk price hike sours the cuppa for consumers

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In Karnataka, a rise in milk prices has made routine morning and evening drinks more expensive, with hotels and tea shops in Bengaluru raising the price of tea and coffee by Rs 3 to Rs 5 per cup, according to The New Indian Express. Meanwhile, the state dairy cooperative Aavin has denied media reports that it will increase its retail milk price by Rs 5 per litre; officials said a proposal was submitted to allocate Rs 4 to Aavin and Rs 1 to retail operators.

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  • left · 1 outlet

    Though the State government has been justifying the price rise, hotel owners and the public have criticised it; prices being reworked and will be released soon, says KMF official

    — The Hindu

  • center · 2 outlets

    BENGALURU: A routine start to the day and an evening break has become dearer for consumers with the hike in milk prices prompting hotels and tea shops in Bengaluru to increase the cost of tea and coffee by Rs 3 to Rs 5, depending on the establishment. Hotel owners had indicated that the rising input…

    — The New Indian Express

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BENGALURU: A routine start to the day and an evening break has become dearer for consumers with the hike in milk prices prompting hotels and tea shops in Bengaluru to increase the cost of tea and coffee by Rs 3 to Rs 5, depending on the establishment. Hotel owners had indicated that the rising input…

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Karnataka milk price hike sours the cuppa for consumers

BENGALURU: A routine start to the day and an evening break has become dearer for consumers with the hike in milk prices prompting hotels and tea shops in Bengaluru to increase the cost of tea and coffee by Rs 3 to Rs 5, depending on the establishment. Hotel owners had indicated that the rising input…

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