Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Sushanta Chowdhury, chaired a high-level meeting at Pragna Bhavan in Tripura’s capital to address the rising prices of essential commodities. The meeting, held on Thursday, brought together officials including Director Sumit Lodh and Special Secretary Ravel Hemendra Kumar to discuss the ongoing petrol crisis and its impact on the state’s economy.
Chowdhury assured the public that the petrol crisis, which has affected several regions in the state, would be resolved by Thursday night as fresh supplies had already arrived. He attributed the recent spike in commodity prices to extensive flood damage across Tripura, which has led to increased costs for essential equipment sourced from outside the state.
“Despite the increased expenses, the government is actively working to stabilize prices,” Chowdhury told the media, explaining that while the state cannot directly reduce raw material costs, it is implementing measures to control market prices.
To address the pricing issue, Chowdhury highlighted the importance of amending the Essential Commodities (EC) Act, which requires approval from the central government. He announced district-wise meetings with local authorities, including sub-district magistrates and market committee leaders, to explore solutions for price control.
