{
  "id": 12774055,
  "title": "Flour prices raised by Rs14 per kg",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/flour-prices-raised-by-rs14-per-kg-12774055",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-08T02:01:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2035524/flour-prices-raised-by-rs14-per-kg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the last three days, millers across Karachi have increased the prices of various flour types by an average of Rs14 per kilogram. Following a recent price cut of Rs3 per kilogram in the previous week of September, consumers have not experienced any respite, as retailers maintained the same prices. Despite upcoming wheat imports, fluctuating flour prices remain a concern for consumers, but government officials are not showing concern until the new crop from Sindh and Punjab arrives in March to May.\n\nSome retailers have reported running out of flour after millers halted supplies for a few days, as they prepared for the price hike. After the Rs14 per kilogram increase, the new flour prices issued by millers in Karachi are Rs155, Rs167, and Rs170 per kilogram for flour No. 2.5, maida, and fine flour, respectively. Retailers blame millers for suspending supply to create a price shock. A miller reported that the open market wheat price, which had remained stable at Rs125-130 per kilogram, has risen to Rs138 per kilogram. Grain and flour prices are becoming more expensive in Karachi and the entire country.\n\nEarlier this month, roti makers raised the price of naan by Rs5 to Rs30-35 per piece and increased the prices of sheermal, taftaan, and qulcha by Rs10. Branded bread makers had raised the prices of bread and bakery items by 8-9pc. Good-quality chapati is now priced at Rs20 per piece. A tandoor owner fears a double shock, as he cannot tolerate both the flour price hike and rising LPG prices. LPG continues to sell at Rs400-420 per kilogram, similar to the increasing prices of plastic shopping bags, wrapping paper for rotis, and other items. Retail flour prices have risen to Rs180, Rs200, and Rs210 per kilogram for No. 2.5, fine flour, and Chakki flour, respectively, compared to Rs170, Rs180, and Rs180-200 per kilogram previously.",
  "summary": "KARACHI: Over the past three days, millers have raised the prices of various flour varieties by an average of Rs14 per kg. In the last week of September, they cut prices for various flour varieties by Rs3 per kg, but this failed to provide any price relief to consumers, as retailers kept the prices unchanged. Consumers continue to see price fluctuations in flour ahead of wheat imports, but the…",
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        "outlet": "Dawn Business",
        "title": "Flour prices raised by Rs14 per kg",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/flour-prices-raised-by-rs14-per-kg",
        "published": "2026-10-08T02:01:13.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}