Gulf conflict pushes up fertiliser prices, but supply will stay steady: Jakhar
The Gulf conflict has led to an increase in global prices of fertilisers like di-ammonium phosphate and urea. Despite this, Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar assured that the Centre will maintain a steady supply of fertilisers to farmers. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann criticized the Centre's handling of foreign and economic policies, claiming it has resulted in disorder in the country.
- ▪Sunil Jakhar stated that the Centre is committed to ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fertilisers to farmers despite rising global prices.
- ▪Punjab farmers are expected to receive nearly ₹32,000 crore in fertiliser subsidies this year.
- ▪Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann accused the Modi government of failing in both foreign and economic policy, leading to chaos in the country.
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Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) said that despite the Gulf conflict pushing up global prices of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) and urea, the Centre remains committed to ensuring an uninterrupted supply of fertilisers to farmers. He urged farmers to use fertilisers judiciously, in line with recommendations of agricultural universities to avoid wastage and protect soil health. Based on prevailing subsidy rates, he said Punjab farmers are likely to receive nearly ₹32,000 crore in fertiliser subsidies this year. “Wheat and paddy farmers are effectively receiving fertiliser support of around ₹42,000 per acre,” he said at a press conference.
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