Bread prices up by Rs 5 a loaf, hike follows soon after milk price rise in Mumbai
TNN / May 19, 2026, 00:27 (IST)
Bread prices have surged by Rs 5 per pack, following a recent milk price hike. Rising costs of imported packaging materials and transportation, exacerbated by a weakening rupee, are pushing bakeries to increase rates. Consumers are expressing concern over the significant price jumps, impacting affordability of essential food items.