Rising prices and a ship-sized hole in household budget in Tamil Nadu

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Rising fuel costs amid ongoing conflict in Iran have caused steep price increases in Tamil Nadu, India, impacting groceries, food, and transportation expenses. The local population is struggling with the economic pressures resulting from global supply disruptions.

Fuel costs have risen steeply, thrice in the span of 10 days, as the Iran war continues to choke supplies globally. This has also led to an increase in the prices across the board, with grocery, food, and commute rates burgeoning. Many people in Tamil Nadu find the going very difficult