Staff Reporter : BHILAI : Rice prices have continued to rise across Chhattisgarh during festive season, increasing the burden on household budgets. Market trends in Bhilai, Durg, Raipur and Bilaspur indicate that several popul. Why rice prices are surging in India due to below-normal monsoon, reduced rice area, and shifts to less-water-intensive crops. Average retail price reaches Rs 63.70 a kg in September, compared with Rs 50.20 in Maharashtra and Rs 39.