Grocery prices in Canada could soon spike for one common grocery item that’s also a popular pantry staple.

Shoppers in Canada might soon have to pay more at the grocery store the next time they purchase a bag of yellow peas. According to Reuters , India made the announcement late Wednesday that it will add a 30 per cent import duty on yellow peas.

The added duty will go into effect on Saturday, Nov. 1. However, deliveries with the shipment date on or before Oct. 31 won’t be subject to the additional duty.

Previously, the government of India had approved duty-free imports of yellow peas until March 31, 2026. However, the government’s recent decision comes after Indian farmers pushed back as cheap imports kept local prices low. India is the largest importer of yellow peas, which it most

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