'Healthier' oils on menu, but WPI yet to reflect change

While palm oil remains the most consumed cooking oil, its share has declined from about 38.9% in 2011-12 to 31.8% in 2024-25. Yet, its WPI weight has stayed unchanged at 38.4%. Soybean oil's share has risen from 15.55% to 24.7%, while sunflower oil has nearly doubled from around 6% to 11.6% over the same period. Mustard and rapeseed oils have also grown in absolute volumes, reflecting a shift toward locally produced and perceived healthier oils.