Defying nat’l trends, Goa food prices surge after pandemic lull
Goa's food inflation climbed back to 5.4% in 2024-25, resuming a decade-long pattern of elevated costs, according to RBI data. This follows dramatic spikes and unusual collapses during the pandemic, influenced by tourism dependence and supply chain disruptions. Fuel inflation also saw a significant surge, impacting the state's economy.
Goa's food inflation climbed back to 5.4% in 2024-25, resuming a decade-long pattern of elevated costs, according to RBI data. This follows dramatic spikes and unusual collapses during the pandemic, influenced by tourism dependence and supply chain disruptions. Fuel inflation also saw a significant surge, impacting the state's economy.