Essential commodity prices surge; cancer drug prices to drop

• Prices of sugar, rice, and other essential commodities have increased ahead of the festive season.
• Wholesale traders attribute the price surge to failed crops.
• Starting November 9, prices of 137 cancer drugs will decrease by up to 70%.
• The price reduction for cancer drugs is expected to benefit many patients.
• The government has taken steps to ensure the availability of affordable cancer treatments.