From Rs 5 to Rs 2,300: India’s humble Parle-G is a luxury in Gaza; a father's viral post shows war reality

Parle-G biscuits, an Indian staple, have become a costly luxury in war-torn Gaza, symbolising extreme scarcity. A Palestinian's social media post revealed he paid over Rs 2,300 for a pack usually costing less than Rs 5 in India. His post quickly went viral on social media with many Indian users tagging government officials and the Parle company for help.

Jun 6, 2025 - 16:30
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From Rs 5 to Rs 2,300: India’s humble Parle-G is a luxury in Gaza; a father's viral post shows war reality
Parle-G biscuits, an Indian staple, have become a costly luxury in war-torn Gaza, symbolising extreme scarcity. A Palestinian's social media post revealed he paid over Rs 2,300 for a pack usually costing less than Rs 5 in India. His post quickly went viral on social media with many Indian users tagging government officials and the Parle company for help.

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