.NEW DELHI: The rise in urea prices moderated last month, though it remained 45% higher than in June 2025. As per govt data, international urea prices were $572 per tonne last compared to $395 a tonne a year back.In a big relief to govt, the urea prices had fallen to $572 per tonne in June, a 40% reduction compared to prices in May. Industry insiders said this was mainly due to a partial lifting of export restrictions by China and fading fears of prolonged war-induced supply disruptions. “India has a comfortable stock of urea for the current kharif season. We are keeping a close watch on the developments in West Asia and its impact on the future supply chain,” a senior industry executive said.As per the fertiliser department’s monthly bulletin of June, prices of diammonium phosphate (DAP), potash, phosphoric acid remained higher compared to last year. The rise in prices of sulphur was the maximum at $1,050 per tonne, 265% higher than that of June 2025. Ammonia prices were also 95% higher than last year.Govt data show that domestic urea production in May and June this year was higher compared to the target, offering greater comfort to govt. “We have enough stock to meet the requirement of the current season and more supply has been tied up,” said an official.