Households continue to feel the strain as prices of essential commodities climb, with cooking oil seeing another sharp increase. Edible oil prices surged by 60 rupees per liter in just one week, now retailing at 550 rupees per liter.
Shopkeepers noted that oil was previously sold at 490 rupees per liter, but supply shortages contributed to the sudden hike, leaving consumers shocked and frustrated.
Flour prices have also risen sharply. A 5-kg bag of flour now costs Rs900, considerably higher than rival brands in the market. Consumers have raised complaints regarding poor quality, including foul odor and gritty texture, leading many to return dozens of bags. Shopkeepers themselves acknowledged that the flour does not meet acceptable standards.
Both shoppers and vendors are calling on the government to take swift action. They are demanding investigations into the company responsible, thorough checks on flour quality, and measures to regulate prices to prevent exploitation of the public.
With inflation on the rise and substandard food products increasingly common, families are struggling to manage household budgets. The ongoing price surge has sparked widespread concern and frustration among residents, highlighting the urgent need for government intervention to ensure affordable, quality staples remain available to the public.
Also Read: PNA Announces Prices Of Naan For Ramadan
