Wheat and flour prices have increased again in Karachi, adding to the financial pressure on consumers already dealing with higher food costs. The latest increase follows another rise in wheat prices, which has pushed flour mills to revise their rates.
Flour mills have increased the prices of fine flour and No. 2.5 flour. The rate of No. 2.5 flour has gone up by Rs15 per kilogram, taking the price at flour mills to Rs145 per kilogram. In the retail market, the same flour is now being sold for as much as Rs160 per kilogram.
Fine flour has also become more expensive. Its price has increased by Rs13 per kilogram, with the flour mills’ rate reaching Rs155 per kilogram. Retail prices have climbed further, with fine flour now selling for up to Rs175 per kilogram in Karachi.
The price of chakki flour has also increased by Rs10 per kilogram. It is currently being sold for as much as Rs180 per kilogram in the retail market, adding another burden for households that regularly use wheat-based products.
Wheat prices have also witnessed a significant increase. The price has risen by Rs15 per kilogram, reaching Rs130 per kilogram. The higher cost of wheat has become a major concern for flour mills, which say they are finding it difficult to purchase wheat at elevated prices while selling flour according to government-fixed rates.
Flour millers have urged the government to take immediate steps to address the situation. They have demanded the import of 2 million tonnes of wheat, saying additional supplies are needed to control prices and ensure the availability of wheat in the market.
The latest increase could further affect household budgets in Karachi, particularly for families that depend heavily on flour and wheat products as part of their daily meals. Any continued rise in wheat prices could also place additional pressure on the prices of other food products made from flour.
Consumers are now facing higher prices across several types of flour, while flour mills are calling for government intervention to bring down the cost of wheat. The situation is expected to remain a concern until additional supplies enter the market or wheat prices begin to stabilise.
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