The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has released the estimated retail price ranges for a selection of essential food items for the week spanning 19 May 2025 to 25 May 2025. These weekly updates are part of the Authority’s continued efforts to ensure transparency and inform the public about current market trends.
Below are the officially published price estimates for key consumer goods:
Estimated Retail Price Ranges for Essential Food Items
(Valid from 19.05.2025 to 25.05.2025)
Wheat Flour: Rs. 150.00 – Rs. 177.00
White Sugar: Rs. 215.00 – Rs. 240.00
Delicious Lentils: Rs. 249.00 – Rs. 278.00
Potatoes (Imported): Rs. 160.00 – Rs. 205.00
Big Onions (India): Rs. 120.00 – Rs. 146.00
Big Onions (Pakistan): Rs. 100.00 – Rs. 128.00
Red Onions (Imported): Rs. 250.00 – Rs. 373.00
Dried Sprats (Thailand): Rs. 700.00 – Rs. 871.00
Dried Sprats (Other Origins): Rs. 600.00 – Rs. 707.00
Dried Chillies: Rs. 570.00 – Rs. 662.00
Eggs (White) – per unit: Rs. 23.00 – Rs. 30.00
Eggs (Brown) – per unit: Rs. 25.00 – Rs. 32.00
Canned Fish (Local – Tuna, 425g): Rs. 330.00 – Rs. 380.00
Canned Fish (Local – Mackerel, 425g): Rs. 350.00 – Rs. 420.00
Canned Fish (Imported, 425g): Rs. 350.00 – Rs. 415.00
Local Raw Rice – White: Rs. 200.00 – Rs. 220.00
Local Raw Rice – Red: Rs. 200.00 – Rs. 220.00
Local Nadu Rice – White: Rs. 215.00 – Rs. 230.00
Broiler Chicken (Whole, with skin): Rs. 850.00 – Rs. 950.00
Whole Cream Cheese (400g): Rs. 940.00 – Rs. 1,140.00
Chairman,
Consumer Affairs Authority
