• Utility Stores Corporation lowers prices of staple items like cooking oil and ghee to tackle inflation in Pakistan.
• Authorities globally lower food costs before Ramadan to accommodate increased demand during fasting.
• Various brands of washing powders see price cuts, including significant reductions for different pack sizes.

In welcome news for Pakistan, which has been grappling with inflation, the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has declared reductions in the prices of essential goods such as cooking oil and ghee.

In certain regions around the globe, authorities lower food costs before Ramadan, recognizing it as a period when families and communities gather for festive meals and observances, abstaining from food during daylight hours. Food industry leaders and markets frequently provide discounts and special offers on essential food items to meet the heightened demand during this time.

With Pakistani consumers facing record-high food prices, the Utility Stores Corporation has unveiled a 17% discount on several brands of cooking oil, ghee, tea, and detergents, offering relief to the populace.

The Utility Stores Corporation has clarified that the reduction in prices will take effect immediately and is distinct from the Ramadan relief package, slated to commence on March 4. The latter will exclusively benefit BISP (Benazir Income Support Program) beneficiaries.

Presently, utility stores are offering over ten brands of oil and ghee, and relief has been extended to all of these brands, ensuring that consumers can access discounted prices across a variety of options.

Cooking oil and ghee prices in Pakistan

Additionally, the price of branded tea has been reduced by Rs 110 for 800-gram packs, now priced at Rs 2085, down from the previous price of Rs 2195.

The prices of various brands of washing powders have also seen reductions, with decreases of Rs187 for 6kg packs, Rs124 for 3.6kg packs, and Rs124 for 4kg packs, as well as reductions of Rs116 and Rs94 for different pack sizes.

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The cost of dishwashing soap has been reduced significantly, with prices lowered by Rs 161 for 4kg packs, from Rs 1159 to Rs 998, and by Rs 49 for two 500 ml packs. Additionally, the price of a 5-pack of soap has been slashed by Rs109, dropping from Rs505 to Rs396.