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Internal disagreements over a kerosene price revision have derailed Kerala's public distribution plans, leaving dealers reluctant to procure and distribute stock.
Retail ration dealers were reluctant to engage in kerosene distribution considering the steep transportation charges and negligible commission.
Ration supply for December to commence from December 5.
The Opposition Leader criticised the Civil Supplies minister for not taking inflation seriously.
Ration supply for April will commence from April 8.
The government had directed ration shops to halt the ration supply from March 15 to 17 and engage only in the mustering process.
The subsidy of 13 essential items sold through Supplyco has been decreased to 35 per cent from 75 per cent.
Thiruvananthapuram: After elaborate deliberations, the Kerala Government has decided to increase the prices of 13 essential food items distributed through Supplyco outlets. The prices of these items were kept low based on subsidies of up to 70 per cent. However, following the latest decision of the
Talking to Manorama News, he clarified that the price hike in Supplyco will come into effect only with the issue of the next tender for purchasing products.
Only 5.87 lakh people who hold yellow ration cards will be eligible for the free food kit.
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