KARACHI: Flour Prices Surge Sharply as rising wheat costs push flour millers to increase rates by up to Rs20 per kilogram, putting additional pressure on consumers already struggling with high food prices.
Flour Prices Surge Sharply as Wheat Prices Climb
According to local market reports, wheat prices in the open market have reached Rs14,500 per 100 kilograms, prompting flour mills to raise their prices.
In the wholesale market, regular flour is now selling at around Rs155 per kilogram, while maida has reached Rs167 and fine flour Rs180 per kilogram.
Retail prices are significantly higher, with regular flour selling at approximately Rs170 per kilogram, fine flour at Rs200, and chakki atta reaching Rs210 per kilogram.
Supply Disruptions Add to Price Pressure
Sources said flour mills had suspended supplies for several days before announcing the price increase, leading to shortages at retail outlets and further tightening market supplies.
The arrival of imported wheat is expected by November, but market prices remain under pressure amid concerns over supply and demand.
Sindh Government Announces Subsidised Wheat
The Sindh government has decided to provide subsidised wheat to flour mills from October 15 at a rate of Rs12,500 per 100 kilograms.
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Officials said Sindh currently has around 346,414 metric tonnes of wheat in government reserves. Following the arrival of wheat from PASSCO and additional imported supplies, the province’s total stocks are expected to rise to approximately 836,414 metric tonnes.
Authorities hope the subsidised wheat programme will help stabilise flour prices, improve market supplies and provide some relief to consumers facing rising food costs.
