Summary
- According to market sources, a 20kg flour bag now sells for Rs3,300 in the provincial capital, up from Rs3,200.
- Authorities have fixed the price of a 20kg flour bag at Rs2,640, leaving a difference of Rs660 between the notified rate and the prevailing market price.
- Residents have called on the district administration to take action against overcharging and ensure that flour remains available at government-approved rates.
QUETTA: The price of a 20-kilogram flour bag has increased by Rs100 in Quetta, adding to the financial burden on residents already struggling with rising living costs.
According to market sources, a 20kg flour bag now sells for Rs3,300 in the provincial capital, up from Rs3,200.
The increase has widened the gap between market prices and the official rate set by the district administration. Authorities have fixed the price of a 20kg flour bag at Rs2,640, leaving a difference of Rs660 between the notified rate and the prevailing market price.
Residents have called on the district administration to take action against overcharging and ensure that flour remains available at government-approved rates.
They also urged officials to monitor bakeries and enforce the prescribed prices of roti to prevent further pressure on household budgets.
Citizens stressed that the administration must take practical steps to ensure compliance with official price lists and provide relief to consumers amid the continued rise in essential commodity prices.
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