Goa depends on the neighboring states for a variety of food items. It will, therefore, be desirable to strengthen the supply chain management which could have a dampening impact on food price inflation. Moreover, greater attention needs to be given for local production of fresh vegetables and protein items such as milk, egg, fish and meat.
At that time the market price continually surprised on the upside, (ultimately reaching around $ per barrel), until the global financial crisis took the oil price on the downside of the roller coaster ride to levels of around $ per barrel.