Price Increase in Sugar, Ghee, and Oil After Implementation of Taxes in Provincial Capital Quetta

Quetta:Following the imposition of various taxes by the provincial government, prices of sugar, ghee, and oil, among other items, have increased in the general market. Previously, sugar was being sold at PKR 6,730 per sack, but it has now increased to PKR 6,950, marking a rise of PKR 250. Similarly, ghee has seen a rise of PKR 300 per carton, with open oil prices climbing from PKR 380 to PKR 420, moong dal from PKR 280 to PKR 340, and chickpeas from PKR 280 to PKR 320.

Additionally, a 20 kg bag of flour is now being sold at PKR 2,500, whereas a 50 kg bag is priced at PKR 6,000. Prices of dry milk, boxed milk (per liter), have also surged to PKR 100 and PKR 430 respectively, alongside increases in various other items.

This hike in prices has resulted either from internal factors or due to taxes imposed by the government. However, this rise has further aggravated the concerns of the general public. Following the imposition of taxes, prices of cooking oil and ghee have increased nationwide, causing an unusual surge in Pakistan’s inflation. For instance:

– Rafhan Corn Oil 5 liters: PKR 4,900
– Ok Cooking Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,025
– Dalda Cooking Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,585
– Dalda Sunflower Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,585
– Meezan Cooking Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,400
– Dalda Cooking Oil 1 liter: PKR 525
– Eva Cooking Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,590
– Season Canola Oil 3 liters: PKR 1,351
– Dalda Canola Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,585
– Sofi Canola Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,600
– Habib Cooking Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,445
– Sofi Sunflower Oil 5 liters: PKR 2,650

These latest prices reflect the current situation in the market after the recent taxation measures and have significantly impacted household commodities across the country.