Sugar Prices Soar as Market Manipulation Sparks Public Outrage
The sugar mafia has once again tightened its grip on the market, triggering a sharp price surge across the country. Over the past two weeks, sugar prices have spiked by Rs15 to Rs20 per kilogram in multiple cities, raising serious concerns among both consumers and traders.
Read More: The government closes all Utility Stores nationwide
In Multan, sugar that was available for Rs135 per kg has now surged to Rs150–160, marking an increase of Rs20–25. Similarly, the price of a 50kg sugar bag has risen from Rs6,750 to Rs7,200. The trend is evident in other cities as well, including Faisalabad, where the ex-mill rate stands at Rs146 per kg,