The prices of essential kitchen staples, ghee and cooking oil, have increased by as much as 20% over the past two months, intensifying the financial strain on households already dealing with high living costs. Reports indicate that ghee prices have risen by Rs 30 to Rs 120 per kilogram, while cooking oil prices have increased … Read more
The rise in prices of edible oil and ghee has heavily impacted both consumers and small traders, particularly in the food business. Small traders, especially those in the food industry, are struggling due to the increasing cost of essential commodities. In November, the price of cooking oil increased by Rs30, from Rs530 to Rs560, while … Read more
The prices of staple food items increased following the government’s introduction of a tax-heavy budget to satisfy IMF requirements. According to details, this has led to higher prices for sugar, cooking oil, and ghee, as the budget proposal took effect on July 1, 2024, after being approved by Parliament. In the local market, the price … Read more
Utility Stores Corporation has announced a reduction in the price of subsidized ghee by Rs 18 per kilogram. According to a spokesperson, registered families under the Benazir Income Support Program (PMT 40) will now be able to purchase ghee at Rs 375 per kg, down from Rs 393 per kg. This price cut is aimed … Read more
Pakistan witnessed a decline in the prices of ghee and edible oil, both on an annual and monthly basis during February. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics released its monthly report, revealing that the average price of one liter of mustard oil stood at Rs. 503.18, compared to Rs. 581.05 in February of the previous year. … Read more
Inflation in Pakistan saw a slight uptick last week, with a 0.04 percent increase weekly and a notable 30.68 percent rise annually, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The report highlights that among essential daily items, eight witnessed a price decrease, while 20 remained stable and 23 saw no change. Notably, onion … Read more
The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has lowered prices for branded ghee and cooking oil. The USC spokesperson revealed that the revised cost for branded cooking oil is now Rs519 per litre, previously at Rs529. Similarly, the price for branded ghee has been adjusted to Rs486 per kg from its previous rate of Rs496. This immediate … Read more
As Pakistan experiences a year-on-year hike in inflation during the first week of December 2023, the government has taken steps to alleviate the burden on its citizens by reducing the prices of essential cooking oils. According to the country’s statistics bureau, inflation has increased, prompting the authorities to address the impact on the public. Utility … Read more
