Flour price in Peshawar today has increased sharply, with rates going up by Rs25 per kilogram within just four days. The 20 kg flour bag price has now reached Rs1,800 to Rs1,850. Last week, the same 20 kg bag was sold between Rs1,300 and Rs1,350, marking a difference of more than Rs450 in less than a week.
The 80 kg sack of flour has also increased by Rs1,500, making them cross Rs7,000 according to traders. The increase in the flour price in Peshawar has created the bulk purchase by the consumers who are afraid of shortages which resulted in the additional imbalance in demand and supply.
The 1 kg price of flour has increased by Rs25 in Peshawar, and this directly affects the household budget. The local market has also been under pressure as a result of increased demand by the flood-affected regions which have also contributed to the increase in the prices.
On top of the flour price in Peshawar today, wheat is being sold at Rs61 per kg, and maize is being sold at Rs83 per kg. According to market sources, the government has failed to buy wheat on time which has aggravated the supply chain.
Analysts warn that if emergency measures are not taken, the flour price in Peshawar could rise further in the coming weeks, affecting both retail and wholesale markets.
