Quetta flour prices surge, roti weight cut

Summary

• The latest increase of Rs15 per kilogram has pushed the price of flour from Rs145 to Rs160 per kilogram, while the cost of a 20-kilogram bag has also climbed significantly.
• Since March, flour prices have risen by Rs40 per kilogram, while the cost of a 20kg bag has surged by Rs800, reflecting a sustained upward trend in the local market.
• The government has fixed the official price of a 20kg flour bag in Quetta at Rs2,640, significantly below the rates consumers currently face in several markets.

AI Generated Summary

QUETTA: Flour prices in Quetta continue to rise, adding to the financial burden on residents already struggling with the increasing cost of essential food items. The latest increase of Rs15 per kilogram has pushed the price of flour from Rs145 to Rs160 per kilogram, while the cost of a 20-kilogram bag has also climbed significantly.

According to market sources, the price of a 20kg flour bag has increased by Rs300 in the latest hike. Since March, flour prices have risen by Rs40 per kilogram, while the cost of a 20kg bag has surged by Rs800, reflecting a sustained upward trend in the local market.