{
  "id": 3239040,
  "title": "Sugar prices cool 18% after hitting record high, ex-mill rates fall to Rs 55 per kg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/25/sugar-prices-cool-18-after-hitting-record-high-ex-mill-rates-fall-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-25T10:05:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/sugar-prices-cool-18-after-hitting-record-high-ex-mill-rates-fall-to-rs-55-per-kg/articleshow/133504686.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Following a surge in sugar prices to unprecedented levels last week, the market is now experiencing a decline. Government interventions aimed at curbing hoarding and speculation have contributed to this stabilization. Ex-mill sugar rates have seen a substantial decrease, and additional cuts are anticipated. Although predictions for domestic sugar output are lower, current stock levels remain…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}