DAILY
INFLATION
Elevated, ~9% above year-ago
Essential Commodity: Mustard Oil (Packed)
205.03
₹ per kg
+0.3% WoW (+8.8% YoY)
Quick Release Summary
The latest Essential Commodity: Mustard Oil (Packed) stands at 205.03 ₹ per kg (+0.3% WoW (+8.8% YoY)) for 2026-10-20, compared with 204.38 ₹ per kg previously. Published on 2026-10-20 by Dept. of Consumer Affairs — Daily Average Retail Prices, the current policy/market reading is "Elevated, ~9% above year-ago". Next expected release: 2026-10-21.
All-India average daily retail price of mustard oil (packed) across DCA reporting centres. Benchmark edible oil; edible oils broadly are 8-19% higher than a year ago.
Key Release & Benchmark Specifications
| Latest Reading | 205.03 ₹ per kg |
|---|---|
| Previous Reading | 204.38 ₹ per kg |
| Period Change | +0.3% WoW (+8.8% YoY) |
| Observation Period | 2026-10-20 |
| Target / Policy Anchor | MacroNest anchor: early warning for food inflation |
| Release Cadence & Window | DAILY — Daily (DCA Price Monitoring Division, all-India average retail) |
| Last Release Date | 2026-10-20 |
| Next Expected Release | Expected: 2026-10-21 |
| Official Source | Dept. of Consumer Affairs — Daily Average Retail Prices ↗ |