Rice gets pricier in India as US-Iran war sends countries scrambling to secure food supplies
- Posted on September 14, 2026
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Rice gets pricier in India as US-Iran war sends countries scrambling to secure food supplies
Rice is getting costlier in India as the US-Iran war drives countries to secure food supplies and boosts overseas demand. Basmati prices have risen 15-20% and non-basmati varieties 20-25%, with traders expecting little relief until the new crop arrives in October-November.
