The cost of Iranian dates has risen sharply in the wholesale market just before Ramadan, causing concern among consumers and traders.

Details indicate a significant increase of 4,000 rupees per maund, climbing from 12,000 to 16,000 rupees. This surge is attributed to a shortage of dates compounded by storage issues. Traders, anticipating increased demand from the 15th of Sha’ban to the 15th of Ramadan, have reportedly filled cold storage, further restricting date availability.

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Despite worries, no actions have been taken against those stockpiling dates.

If this trend continues, experts anticipate prices reaching as high as 20,000 rupees. Stay updated for more developments as we monitor the evolving situation in Multan’s date market ahead of Ramadan.