Key Takeaways
- The price of a 20-kilogram flour bag in Lahore increased by Rs. 833 to Rs. 3,133 in one week.
- Karachi remains the most expensive city for flour, with a 20kg bag selling for Rs. 3,540.
- Flour prices in several cities, including Sargodha and Rawalpindi, remained unchanged.
The price of a 20-kilogram flour bag in Lahore has surged by Rs. 833 in just one week, reaching Rs. 3,133, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
In comparison, prices in several other cities have seen fluctuations. Larkana recorded a weekly increase of Rs. 100, pushing the price to Rs. 3,300 for a 20kg bag.
Karachi continues to be the most expensive city for flour, with a 20kg bag selling for Rs. 3,540, reflecting the city's higher cost of living.
The national average price of a 20kg flour bag rose by Rs. 29 to Rs. 2,976 during the same period, as reported by PBS.
In Islamabad, the price of a 20kg bag fell by Rs. 40, bringing the price to Rs. 3,333. Similarly, in Hyderabad, the price dropped by Rs. 80 to Rs. 3,400, while Sukkur saw a decline to Rs. 3,120.
Bahawalpur experienced a decrease of Rs. 53, with the price of a 20kg bag dropping to Rs. 2,946. Sargodha recorded the largest decline among the listed cities, with the price of a 20kg bag falling by Rs. 133 to Rs. 2,800.
Flour prices remained unchanged in several cities during the week. A 20kg bag continued to sell for Rs. 3,333 in Rawalpindi and Rs. 3,000 in both Gujranwala and Faisalabad.
The price also remained stable at Rs. 3,133 in Sialkot, Rs. 2,933 in Multan, and Rs. 3,300 in Peshawar.
