Milk Prices Surge in MP Amid Summer Fodder Crisis

Milk prices across several cities in Madhya Pradesh, including Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal, and Jabalpur, increased by Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre starting April 1. This rise marks the beginning of the new financial year with higher costs for consumers. The increase primarily impacts loose milk, a staple in many urban and semi-urban households.

Vendors cited seasonal challenges, such as a shortage of green fodder during the summer, and escalating animal feed prices as the main drivers for the price adjustment. Milk production capacity typically decreases during hotter months, exacerbating supply concerns.

This local milk price hike coincides with broader national increases in energy costs. Commercial LPG cylinders and smaller refill packs have become more expensive in major cities. Additionally, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have risen in metropolitan areas, affecting airline operating costs.

Government officials attribute these energy price changes to global factors, including crude oil price volatility and supply route disruptions in West Asia. Despite these fluctuations, authorities have assured the public of stable fuel supplies nationwide, with adequate stocks of petrol and diesel available and refineries operating at high capacity.