The federal government and the sugar industry have reached an agreement to set the ex-mill price of sugar at Rs165 per kilogram, according to a statement from the Ministry of National Food Security. The decision aims to stabilize sugar prices across the country amid a continuous rise in retail rates. The Ministry stated that provincial […]
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Sugar price soars to Rs 200/kg despite import plans
Sugar prices across Pakistan have exceeded Rs 200 per kilogram, breaking the psychological barrier this week. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported that average prices rose by Rs 3.52 in just seven days, bringing the new national average to Rs 188.44/kg. In key cities like Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi, prices have already reached or exceeded Rs 200/kg. Last […]
Sugar prices in Pakistan rise again, cross Rs196 per kg in some areas
Sugar prices in Pakistan have increased once again, with a fresh hike of Rs2.32 per kilogram, pushing the maximum retail price to Rs196 per kg, while the national average now stands at Rs184.92 per kg, according to the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS). The new data reveals that in just one week, sugar has become […]
Rs5 hike in three days: Sugar becomes pricier in Karachi
Sugar prices in Karachi have seen a noticeable rise in just the past three days. The cost has jumped by Rs5 per kilogram in retail markets. Currently, sugar is being sold for as high as Rs180 per kg in many areas. In smaller neighborhood shops, some vendors are charging up to Rs190 per kg, adding […]
Ishaq Dar takes strong stand on regulating sugar prices in Pakistan
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar reaffirmed the government’s commitment to controlling sugar prices and monitoring supply in a meeting on Friday. Despite the government’s efforts to set retail prices at Rs130 per kilogram, sugar prices continue to rise, reaching over Rs180 per kg in several markets. Dar had previously warned that prices should not exceed […]
Ishaq Dar’s price cap on sugar ignored as costs stay high
Consumers continue to pay high prices for sugar despite Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s announcement to cap the price at Rs164 per kg. The national average price of sugar across various cities remains between Rs164 and Rs180 per kg. In Karachi, the wholesale price briefly dropped to Rs158 per kg after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s […]
Ishaq Dar warns sugar mills as prices soar beyond Rs180
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar announced that retail sugar prices should not exceed Rs164 per kg, following warnings from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) against price manipulation. Despite government efforts to maintain rates at Rs130 per kg, market prices have surged above Rs180, causing public concern. Sugar consumption is projected to reach 6.7 million […]
Govt forms committee to lower sugar prices amid sharp increase
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a 10-member committee, led by Deputy PM Ishaq Dar, to negotiate sugar price reductions with the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA). The move comes after sugar prices surged to Rs172 per kg, marking a Rs27 increase compared to last year. The government aims to stabilize prices, particularly during Ramazan, […]
Sugar prices set to soar amid shortage and high demand
Sugar prices in Pakistan may hit Rs200 per kg due to a shortage of nearly 1 million tonnes. Currently, wholesale rates in Lahore are Rs159 per kg, while retail prices have surged to Rs165-170. Experts blame excessive exports and declining sugarcane cultivation, warning that market supplies are running low. With Ramazan approaching, demand is […]
Sugar price hike in Punjab, wholesale price increased to Rs100 per kg
Sugar prices have reached near Rs 100 per kilogram in wholesale. Sugar mills are being blamed for the recent hike. The Wholesale Grocers Association said that the per kilogram price of sugar has gone up by Rs4 with a 100-kilogram pack being sold out in the wholesale market at Rs9800. The retail price of sugar […]