Despite the federal government’s decision to import 500,000 metric tonnes of sugar through the public sector to curb rising prices and prevent market manipulation, sugar prices across Pakistan have continued to surge — now nearing Rs 200 per kilogram, sparking widespread public concern.
The Ministry of National Food Security had approved the sugar import strategy as a market intervention measure. However, in major cities, both wholesale and retail prices have shown no signs of easing.
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Price Spike Across Major Cities
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Quetta: Sugar prices have jumped from Rs180 to Rs195 per kg. Local residents lament the administration’s failure to address inflation or monitor market profiteering.
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Peshawar: The retail price has touched Rs200 per kg. A 50 kg sugar sack now costs Rs10,000, marking a Rs500 increase.
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Lahore: The wholesale rate for a 50 kg sack has risen to Rs9,000, with retail prices ranging between Rs200 and Rs210 per kg in several markets.
Traders attribute the hike to supply chain disruptions and hoarding, while citizens argue that authorities have failed to act against inflation and black marketing of essential commodities.
The current situation has intensified public frustration, as sugar remains a daily-use staple in most households.
