Sugar prices have witnessed a sharp rise in the domestic market, climbing from ₹48.18 per kg to ₹55.70 per kg in less than a month, triggering concerns among consumers and renewed debate over the role of ethanol production.The government, however, has rejected claims that ethanol production is responsible for the recent sugar price increase. Officials have instead attributed the surge to factors including lower domestic demand, crop damage and alleged hoarding, while steps are being taken to stabilise the market. n18oc_breaking-newsn18oc_indiaCNN- is your trusted source for breaking news, updates, and in-depth analysis from around the world. CNN- is dedicated to bringing you the latest news, trends, and insights, helping you stay informed and up-to-date. Subscribe Now and join our community of informed and engaged viewers. Follow Every Breaking Story LIVE 🔴Watch LIVE 24x7tps://youtube.com/live/rfDx1HMvXbQFollow us on Google: .co/cn18gFollow CNN on Xtps://x.com/CNNnews18Follow CNN on Instagramtps://www.instagram.com/cnnnews18/Follow CNN on Facebook: facebook.com/cnnnews18 with latest headlines on politics, sports and entertainment on .comNews18 Mobile Apptps://onelink.to/desc-youtube