From Tea Time Staple To War Torn Luxury: Rs 5 Parle G Biscuit Sells For Rs 2,400 In Gaza

Popular Indian biscuit Parle-G is more than just a snack—it’s nostalgia wrapped in paper. Launched in 1938 during the Swadeshi movement, it became a symbol of affordable indulgence across generations. But in war-torn Gaza, this affordable biscuit has turned into a rare luxury, selling for nearly 500 times its original price.

In a recent viral post from Gaza, a man named Mohammed Jawad shared that Parle G biscuits are being sold for over 24 euros (Rs 2,342).

"After a long wait, I finally got Ravif her favorite biscuits today. Even though the price jumped from 1.5 euros to over 24 euros, I just couldn't deny Ravif her favorite treat," he shared on his X profile.

Many social media users were shocked by the cost of the biscuits that are the cheapest in Indian market.

According to an NDTV report, the steep pricing is not limited to Parle-G. "It appears that Parle-G likely arrived through aid shipments, eventually landing in the hands of a few vendors who sold it at prices unreachable to most Gazans," the report added.

The report further shared a list that shows how basic commodities and groceries are being sold at exorbitant prices.

Following the October 2023 escalation and Israel's military campaign that began shortly thereafter, Gaza's access to food has been systematically reduced. From March 2 to May 19, Gaza endured a near-total blockade, severely restricting food access.

Israel halted UN aid deliveries, citing Hamas interference, and introduced the Secure Distribution Site 1 or SDS1 model on May 27. Backed by the US, Israel, and Switzerland, the SDS1 uses caged corridors and private security.