Flour prices rise by Rs100 per 20kg bag in Quetta, exceeding official rate

Summary

• The increase comes despite the official price of a 20kg flour bag being fixed at Rs2,640 by the Quetta district administration.
• Meanwhile, the district administration has already established an official price of Rs2,640 for a 20kg flour bag.
• Residents have called on the Quetta district administration to take immediate notice of the increase and ensure that flour is sold according to officially notified prices.

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QUETTA: The price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour has increased by Rs100 in Quetta, placing an additional financial burden on residents already struggling with rising household expenses.

According to market sources, the price of a 20kg flour bag in the provincial capital of Balochistan has risen from Rs3,200 to Rs3,300. The latest increase has raised concerns among consumers, particularly low-income families who depend on flour as a basic food staple.

The increase comes despite the official price of a 20kg flour bag being fixed at Rs2,640 by the Quetta district administration. The prevailing market price is therefore Rs660 higher than the officially notified rate, highlighting a significant difference between the government-prescribed price and the amount consumers are reportedly paying in the market.

The Rs100 increase has further widened the gap between the official rate and the prevailing market price, prompting questions about the effectiveness of price monitoring and enforcement measures in the city.