There is no “unusual volatility” in prices of essential agricultural commodities due to the West Asia war, a senior government official said on Monday. “We are keeping a close watch on the food security situation in the country and monitoring prices of food commodities while ensuring adequate supply,” said Anupam Mishra, Additional Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs, at a briefing. On pulses, Mishra said the government currently holds a buffer stock of 2.8 million tonnes (MT), including 0.7 MT each of chana and tur, which can be deployed for market intervention if required.