Flour prices have increased across Pakistan, putting additional financial pressure on households already struggling with rising living costs. The latest price hikes have affected an essential food item, raising concerns about affordability as inflation continues to burden consumers nationwide.
According to recent reports, flour millers have raised prices in Karachi, while official figures also show increases in essential commodity prices. Consequently, families may face higher grocery bills as retailers adjust their rates to reflect rising costs.
Flour Prices Climb as Millers Raise Rates
In Karachi, flour millers have increased prices by Rs. 6 per kilogram across several varieties, including No. 2.5 flour, maida, and fine flour. The latest increase brings the cumulative rise over recent days to Rs. 20 per kilogram.
Following the latest adjustment, mill-issued rates for No. 2.5 flour have reached Rs. 161 per kilogram, while maida costs Rs. 173 and fine flour stands at Rs. 176 per kilogram. Retailers may pass these additional costs on to consumers, further increasing household expenses.
Government Plans Wheat Release to Stabilize Prices
Meanwhile, the Sindh government plans to release its wheat stocks from October 15 to improve supplies and control flour prices. Authorities have set the release price at Rs. 12,500 per 100-kilogram bag, below Karachi’s reported open-market rate of Rs. 13,200.
The provincial government holds 346,414 metric tons of wheat and expects additional supplies from PASSCO and imported stocks. These supplies could increase total available wheat stocks to 836,414 metric tons.
However, consumers may continue facing higher prices until the additional wheat reaches the market and affects retail rates. Authorities will need to monitor supplies and pricing to ensure the planned intervention provides meaningful relief.
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