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Onion, oil or chicken: What made your thali costlier in July
Published 7 August 2026 ยท general
In July, the prices for home-cooked thalis surged compared to the previous year, with vegetarian options increasing by four percent and non-vegetarian increasing by nine
In July, the prices for home-cooked thalis surged compared to the previous year, with vegetarian options increasing by four percent and non-vegetarian increasing by nine percent. The rise in costs was driven by expensive onions, vegetable oil, and LPG for vegetarian meals, while non-vegetarian thalis were notably affected by higher broiler chicken prices. Nevertheless, the decline in potato and tomato prices somewhat alleviated these overall increases.
Published: August 7, 2026 โข 9:40 PM IST ยท Updated: August 7, 2026 โข 10:03 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
In July, the prices for home-cooked thalis surged compared to the previous year, with vegetarian options increasing by four percent and non-vegetarian increasing by nine percent.
The rise in costs was driven by expensive onions, vegetable oil, and LPG for vegetarian meals, while non-vegetarian thalis were notably affected by higher broiler chicken prices.
Nevertheless, the decline in potato and tomato prices somewhat alleviated these overall increases.