Global white sugar prices saw a decrease of 1.25%, with a ton now costing $552.60 after the sugar exchange started at $558 and closed at $559. This drop is attributed to various factors including the Russian-Ukrainian crisis, inflation, and the Federal Reserve's interest rate increases. The Ministry of Supply and Internal Trade in the local market has confirmed a significant reduction in the sugar consumption-production gap, achieving nearly 90% self-sufficiency, with efforts underway to reach 100%. The Delta Sugar Company is playing a key role in this self-sufficiency by continuing to receive beet crop for sugar production and maintaining a high sugar stock for extended periods.