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Rise in price of onions makes people across India teary-eye

New Delhi/Kanpur /Bhopal /Rajkkot, Sep 19 (ANI): A sharp spike in the price of onions brought tears to the eyes of people as the onions are costing nearly 300 percent more this month than the same month last year and untamed rise of the vegetable, a staple ingredient in many dishes, can anger voters and quickly become a political issue. Food inflation accelerated to a three-year high of 18.18 percent in August, government data released on September 17 showed, driving overall inflation to a higher-than-expected 6.1 percent. Sep 19, 2013
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Soaring food prices drive India's inflation to a six-month high

Pune / New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): A surprise surge in food prices drove India's inflation to a six-month high, making basic commodities a luxury for several middle class households. According to the latest government data, food inflation accelerated to a three-year high of 18.18 percent in August, driving overall inflation to a higher-than-expected 6.1 percent. Recent hikes in fuel prices also spurred the jump in the Wholesale Price Index. Sep 17, 2013