The Food Ministry on Wednesday said sufficient sugar stock was available in the country to meet domestic requirement and assured that all steps were being taken to ensure availability of sugar at a reasonable price during the festival season.

"The government has been constantly monitoring and taking action wherever necessary to remove any kind of regional imbalances causing an increase in sugar price. All-India average retail price of sugar is hovering in the range of Rs 40-42 per kg. From the last six months, the sugar price has been almost stable," a statement from the Food Ministry said.

"As of now, no abnormal increase of price is observed. The sugar price behaviour is quite normal," the statement added.

                                                                 "We are closely monitoring the price movement of sugar, edible oils and pulses to ensure there is enough supply in the festival season," Paswan told reporters here.For More Information RipplesAdvisory,Ripples_Advisory,Ripples Market Tips Ripplesadvisory.com and you can call us on :-9827808090.