Flour Becomes Luxury Item in Lahore
The price of a 20-kilogram flour bag in Lahore increased by Rs. 833 in one week to Rs. 3,133, while … Read More The post Flour Becomes Luxury Item in Lahore appeared first on ProPakistani .
In Lahore, the price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour surged by Rs. 833 over the course of a single week, reaching Rs. 3,133, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The city of Larkana experienced a more moderate increase of Rs. 100, bringing the cost of a 20kg bag to Rs. 3,300. Karachi maintained its standing as the most expensive location for flour, with a bag costing Rs.
3,540. Nationwide, the average price of a 20kg flour bag climbed by Rs. 29, reaching Rs. 2,976. Flour prices experienced a slight decline in a few cities. Islamabad saw a decrease of Rs. 40, reducing the price of a 20kg bag to Rs. 3,333. In Hyderabad, prices fell by Rs. 80, resulting in a new price of Rs. 3,400. Sukkur also witnessed a similar decrease of Rs.
80, bringing the price to Rs. 3,120. Bahawalpur experienced a notable decline of Rs. 53, with the price dropping to Rs. 2,946. Sargodha recorded the most substantial decrease among the listed cities, with a price reduction of Rs. 133, bringing the cost of a 20kg bag to Rs. 2,800. Flour prices remained constant in several cities during the week.
In Rawalpindi, a 20kg bag continued to sell for Rs. 3,333, while in Gujranwala and Faisalabad, the price remained at Rs. 3,000. Prices remained stable at Rs. 3,133 in Sialkot, Rs. 2,933 in Multan, and Rs. 3,300 in Peshawar.
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