Consumers to pay more to satisfy sweet tooth with hike in sugar price

Sarah showing some of the cakes sold at her shop.

JOHOR BARU: Cakes and cookies are likely to become more expensive this festive season in view of the hike in the price of premium sugar.

Bakeries claim they have no choice but to increase the price of their goods as caster, icing and brown sugar are among the main ingredients in their delicacies.