Food prices in India have been rising due to the impact of erratic monsoon rains on crops and supply chains, with onion prices alone increasing by 80 percent. In an attempt to control domestic prices, the government has imposed a 40 percent export tax on onions until December 31, which has resulted in a temporary drop in prices. However, with the expectation of a damaged onion crop in Karnataka, prices are expected to rise again in the coming weeks, exacerbating the burden on the Indian household budget.