The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a decline in the retail sugar price across Pakistan. The average sugar price dropped by Rs6.28 per kilogram over the past week, offering relief to consumers.
According to PBS, retail sugar prices in different cities now range between Rs170 and Rs212 per kilogram. The national average stands at Rs183.70 per kilogram, compared to Rs190 last week.
Quetta recorded the highest sugar price at Rs212 per kilogram. Karachi and Khuzdar followed at Rs210, while Larkana reported Rs200. In Rawalpindi and Islamabad, sugar price ranged between Rs180 and Rs185 per kilogram.
Other major cities also saw price variations. Peshawar recorded Rs190 per kilogram, Lahore Rs179, Hyderabad Rs195, Sukkur Rs176, Bannu Rs175, and Faisalabad Rs180. Sargodha reported the lowest retail sugar price in the country at Rs170 per kilogram, with Gujranwala and Sialkot at Rs175 and Rs172, respectively.
PBS noted that the fall in sugar price reflects market adjustments and supply changes in various regions. The reduction is expected to benefit households and small businesses that rely on sugar for daily consumption and production.
Experts say fluctuations in sugar price are common due to seasonal changes, transport costs, and wholesale market trends. Despite the decrease, consumers are advised to monitor local markets, as prices may vary from city to city.
The recent drop in sugar price comes amid ongoing efforts to stabilize essential commodity rates in Pakistan. Authorities continue to encourage fair pricing and sufficient supply to ensure consumers have access to affordable sugar.
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Overall, the latest PBS report indicates a positive trend for consumers, with retail sugar price showing a moderate decline and improved affordability across major cities.
