Maximum retail prices on five essential commodities were imposed by Consumer Affairs Authority.

Thus, the maximum retail price for a kilogram of Mysore dhal has been set at 159 rupees.

The maximum retail price of a kilogram of Green Gram is 205 rupees.

White sugar at maximum price of 93 rupees per kilo while a kilogram of potatoes can be sold at 115 rupees.

According to Consumer Affairs Authority a kilogram of Sprats imported from Thailand can be sold at 490 rupees and imported Dubai sprats can be sold at 405 rupees.