Sugar prices have sharply increased across Pakistan, adding to public worries amid already high inflation levels. In many cities, retail prices have surged to between Rs185 and Rs200 per kilogram, straining household budgets and sparking frustration among consumers.
Karachi witnessed an Rs8 increase in just one week, while in Peshawar, sugar is being sold at Rs190 per kilogram in retail markets, with wholesale rates at Rs180. A 50-kg bag in the city’s wholesale market is now priced at Rs9,000.
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Lahore has recorded some of the highest prices, ranging between Rs190 and Rs200 per kilogram. The steep rise, combined with increased inspections by government authorities, has reportedly prompted several shopkeepers to stop selling sugar temporarily — either in protest or out of concern over penalties.
In Quetta, retail rates have also hit Rs190 per kilogram, with wholesale prices consistent at Rs180.
To address the worsening situation, the federal cabinet has approved the import of 500,000 tons of sugar. Officials hope the move will boost supply and help control prices in the domestic market.
