From power bills to food prices: How the heatwave is hitting your wallet
India's early and intense heatwave is pushing up electricity bills, food prices, and everyday expenses through rising demand and supply disruptions. The heatwave is affecting power demand, crop yields, food supply, and logistics costs, leading to inflationary pressures.
India is experiencing an early and intense heatwave, with temperatures breaching 45–47°C in several regions. The heat is pushing up power demand, disrupting food supply, and adding to inflationary pressures. Electricity demand has surged sharply, with peak power demand crossing 250–256 gigawatts. The heatwave is affecting crop yields, particularly perishables like fruits, vegetables, and dairy, and tightening supply chains. Logistics costs are also rising due to increased refrigeration needs and reduced fuel efficiency. The cumulative costs are being passed on to consumers through higher bills and prices.
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