The cost of sugar in the coming weeks is set to increase as sugar shortage hits the country.

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Sugar prices have escalated and particularly in Nakuru, the cost has increased to between six to eight percent of original price.

At Tuskys, Ukwala and Wool Matt Supermarkets in Nakuru a 2kg packet of sugar retails at sh265 while 1kg retails at between sh135 and sh125.

According to retail managers in the supermarkets, the increase is attributed to a shortage in supply of local sugar.

Kenyans should now be ready to dig deeper into their pockets in the coming days to acquire this commodity.