Wheat Prices Spike by Rs 700 per Maund Across Punjab

Wheat prices have seen a sharp increase across Punjab, alarming consumers and traders alike. In just 10 days, the rate of wheat per maund has jumped from Rs 3,700 to Rs 4,400.

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City-Wise Wheat Prices

• Rawalpindi: Rs 4,800 per maund

• Lahore: Rs 4,450 per maund

• Gujranwala & Gujrat: Rs 4,500 per maund

• Multan: Rs 4,450 per maund

• Bahawalpur & D.G. Khan: Rs 4,400 per maund

• Islamabad: Rs 4,400 per maund

In Lahore, 10kg and 20kg affordable flour bags have become scarce, though the DD Food and Food Department assured the public that flour is readily available in markets.

Flour Prices Follow Wheat Spike

• 15kg flour bag: Previously Rs 1,500 → Now Rs 1,750

• The rising wheat prices are directly impacting household staples, making daily cooking costs higher for consumers.

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Consumer Concerns

The rapid increase in wheat rates is expected to affect the prices of flour, bread, and other wheat-based products across Punjab and Islamabad. Citizens are advised to purchase wheat or flour stocks early to avoid higher costs in the coming weeks.

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