
As per details: Potatoes have an official rate of Rs85 per kg, but are being sold for Rs100 per kg, Onions are officially priced at Rs50 per kg, while Grade A onions are being sold at Rs60 per kg, Tomatoes saw a Rs10 increase in the official rate, bringing it to Rs75 per kg, yet they are being sold at Rs100 per kg in the markets, Chinese garlic has disappeared from the market, while local garlic, officially priced at Rs200 per kg, is being sold for Rs350 per kg, Chinese ginger is officially Rs420 per kg, but it has reached up to Rs600 per kg in markets. Green chilies have an official rate of Rs130 per kg, yet are selling for Rs170 per kg.
Among other vegetables: Taro (Arvi) is officially Rs130 per kg but is being sold at Rs180 per kg, Okra (Bhindi) saw a Rs20 increase to Rs170 per kg, yet it is available in markets at Rs190 per kg, Cauliflower is priced at Rs150 per kg officially but is being sold for Rs200 per kg, Chinese carrots are priced at Rs90 per kg but are being sold at Rs120 per kg, Green peas are officially Rs230 per kg, but the market rate has reached Rs270 per kg, Bitter gourd (Karela) saw a Rs10 rise, bringing the official rate to Rs150 per kg, but it is being sold at Rs160 per kg, Local lemons dropped Rs10 to an official rate of Rs285 per kg, but are being sold at Rs350 per kg in markets.
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Meat and poultry prices are also soaring: Live chicken saw a Rs10 increase, with the new official rate at Rs398 per kg, but it is being sold for Rs400 per kg, Chicken meat is officially Rs577 per kg but is being sold for Rs590 per kg, Eggs have seen a Rs3 per dozen increase, bringing the official rate to Rs256 per dozen, though most shops are charging more than this.
Despite government-imposed price controls, the lack of enforcement has allowed vendors to continue overcharging, putting additional financial strain on consumers across Lahore.