Your Roti Just Got More Expensive: Flour Prices Hit a New High

The price of a 20-kilogram bag of flour has soared to a record PKR 2,500, severely straining household budgets already burdened by soaring inflation, according to a City42 report.

This historic surge in flour prices is being attributed to multiple factors, including disruptions in wheat supply chains, higher production costs, and overall inflationary pressures.

As a result, the cost of essential food items has risen sharply, affecting families across Pakistan and putting additional pressure on low- and middle-income households.

Experts say immediate measures are needed to stabilize the market and reduce the burden on consumers. Recommendations include boosting domestic wheat production, improving supply chain efficiency, and introducing targeted subsidies to protect low-income families.

They have also urged the government to take swift and decisive action to address the root causes of the price hike, ensuring that essential food items, such as flour, remain accessible and affordable for all segments of society.